Fourth

Fourth is the ordinal number following third, used to denote position in a sequence or series. It is commonly used in rankings, measurements, and to indicate a specific instance in a recurring event.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its frequent use in describing current rankings, economic forecasts, and recurring events.

Latest on Fourth

• Japan ranked best country in the world for fourth straight year
• India set to overtake Japan as fourth-biggest economy next year, adviser says
• 14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum
• Dollar heads for fourth straight weekly gain versus euro
• Three fourths of electronics firms in Malaysia to lift investment: AmCham
• A Tech-Fueled Stock Market Powers Through, but Limps Into the Fourth Quarter

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