definition of
[several]

[1] #1 several s. (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many; "several letters came in the mail"; "several people were injured in the accident". wn

[2] #2 several s. [respective, various] considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed". wn

[3] #3 several s. distinct and individual; "three several times". wn