998
Two before thousand
Nine hundred ninety-eight, the integer between 997 and 999.
As with other three-digit numbers near a thousand, 998 occasionally appears in pricing or marketing contexts where 999 feels too obvious: $998 for the deluxe package.
numeric
Symbol representing quantity
- digitSingle numeric character
- integerNumber lacking fractions
- figureOutline or numeral
- numeralSymbol denoting quantity
quantity · value · count · thousand · 999 · 997 · sequence · calculation
number
Symbol representing quantity
numeral · quantity · value · count · thousand · 999 · 997 · sequence · calculation · mathematics
almost
Short of completely
- nearlyAlmost but incomplete
- closeNearby or to shut
- approachingComing toward something
threshold · edge · verge · near-miss · shortfall · gap · remainder · incomplete · deficit · fraction
gold
Element seventy-nine
- purityUncontaminated quality
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
assay · precious · standard · quality · carat · sterling · certification · authenticity · stamp · mark