Since the First Patent Was Granted, There Have Been Over

question 71

Multiple Choice

Since the first patent was granted, there have been over ________ patents granted in the United States.

• A) 500,000
• B) 3 million
• C) 5 million
• D) 7 million
• E) 9 million

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Definitions:

Congruence

Refers to the degree of agreement, harmony, or correspondence between two or more things, often used in mathematics, psychology, and interpersonal relationships.

Habitability

A measure of how suitable a particular environment is for supporting life, often referring to housing conditions or the potential of celestial bodies to support life.

Social Design

The creation of social environments and structures with the purpose of improving societal relations and addressing social issues.

Principal Players

Key or leading figures in a particular context, activity, or scenario, who play a significant role in determining its outcome.