Crore
noun
A number in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million (10,000,000).
The project will cost five crore rupees.
Often appears as...
- crore rupees
- crore people
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Academic
noun
A number in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million (10,000,000).
The project will cost five crore rupees.
Often appears as...
- crore rupees
- crore people
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Numeracy
Understanding 'crore' is crucial when dealing with finances or populations in the Indian subcontinent.
India's population hit 139 crore in 2021.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Regions
Use 'crore' confidently when referring to numbers in countries where it's a standard term.
The company plans to invest 2 crore rupees in Nepal.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scales
'Crore' is best used for expressing large counts or quantities, like populations or budgets.
The city's budget is around 120 crore.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Numeracy
Understanding 'crore' is crucial when dealing with finances or populations in the Indian subcontinent.
India's population hit 139 crore in 2021.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Regions
Use 'crore' confidently when referring to numbers in countries where it's a standard term.
The company plans to invest 2 crore rupees in Nepal.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scales
'Crore' is best used for expressing large counts or quantities, like populations or budgets.
The city's budget is around 120 crore.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Numeracy
Understanding 'crore' is crucial when dealing with finances or populations in the Indian subcontinent.
India's population hit 139 crore in 2021.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Regions
Use 'crore' confidently when referring to numbers in countries where it's a standard term.
The company plans to invest 2 crore rupees in Nepal.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scales
'Crore' is best used for expressing large counts or quantities, like populations or budgets.
The city's budget is around 120 crore.
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Quote examples
Naga Chaitanya
Indian Actor
A box-office number is good for a producer and the industry to keep the turnover game on, but as an actor, I give importance to script. I will turn down a script, even if it guarantees Rs. 100 crore, when I'm not convinced with it.
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Angad Bedi
Indian Actor
Soorma' was made on a budget of 22 core and we don't expect it to do a 100 crore business, but it has definitely earned respectable numbers. It's a more performance heavy film with a great story and content.
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Tahir Raj Bhasin
Indian Actor
I have been part of really good projects which I'm extremely proud of and 'Chhichhore' will stand tall among my body of work. This is my first Rs 100 crore film and I know I will cherish this moment always.
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Kallam Anji Reddy
Indian Businessman
If my drug Ragaglitazar had been successful, we would have been getting royalties of thousands of crore rupees every year.
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Hema Malini
Indian Actress
1 crore is not a small amount. I would never ask for such an amount without knowing the role.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
I would never want to do a content-driven film with a box office life of Rs 20 crore.
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Ravi Kishan
Indian Actor
The population of Hindus is 100 crore. So obviously India is a Hindu Rashtra.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Under Swachh Bharat initiative, the government has built nine crore toilets.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
I don't believe in the 100 crore club.
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Amrita Rao
Indian Actress
I don't believe in any crore club.
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Naga Chaitanya
Indian Actor
A box-office number is good for a producer and the industry to keep the turnover game on, but as an actor, I give importance to script. I will turn down a script, even if it guarantees Rs. 100 crore, when I'm not convinced with it.
Quote examples
Angad Bedi
Indian Actor
Soorma' was made on a budget of 22 core and we don't expect it to do a 100 crore business, but it has definitely earned respectable numbers. It's a more performance heavy film with a great story and content.
Quote examples
Tahir Raj Bhasin
Indian Actor
I have been part of really good projects which I'm extremely proud of and 'Chhichhore' will stand tall among my body of work. This is my first Rs 100 crore film and I know I will cherish this moment always.
Quote examples
Kallam Anji Reddy
Indian Businessman
If my drug Ragaglitazar had been successful, we would have been getting royalties of thousands of crore rupees every year.
Quote examples
Hema Malini
Indian Actress
1 crore is not a small amount. I would never ask for such an amount without knowing the role.
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Farah Khan
Indian Director
I would never want to do a content-driven film with a box office life of Rs 20 crore.
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Ravi Kishan
Indian Actor
The population of Hindus is 100 crore. So obviously India is a Hindu Rashtra.
Quote examples
Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Under Swachh Bharat initiative, the government has built nine crore toilets.
Quote examples
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
I don't believe in the 100 crore club.
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Amrita Rao
Indian Actress
I don't believe in any crore club.
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