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An overbar (or macron) means that numeral is multiplied by one thousand (1000). For example, rather than write MMMMM for five thousand, a simple V with the bar would be enough. It also allows numbers up to one million to be easily written without a lot of repetition.

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Q: What does the bar over a Roman numeral mean?
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