1. the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance; superiority in weight or influence
Usage: formal

Examples

• The preponderance of evidence suggests he is guilty.
• There was a preponderance of women at the conference.
• The preponderance of scientific opinion supports climate change.
• The jury found guilt based on a preponderance of the evidence.
• A preponderance of voters favored the new policy.
• The preponderance of research indicates the treatment is effective.