The term "474th" typically refers to the ordinal number that comes after the 473rd and before the 475th. It can be used in various contexts, such as ranking, numbering, or identifying a specific position in a sequence. For example, it might refer to the 474th day of a year in a leap year or the 474th item in a list. In military contexts, "474th" may refer to specific units or divisions, such as the 474th Fighter Group or the 474th Airlift Wing. These designations help organize and identify military forces for operational purposes.