The term "several" means more than two but not a specific number. It is an indefinite adjective that can be used to describe something as being more than one or two, but without specifying exactly how many there are.
Usage examples
Several people attended the meeting: John, Sarah, Michael, and Emily.
The store offers several promotions: buy one get one free, 20% off on selected items, and a free gift with purchase.
The team made several suggestions for improving productivity: implementing a new software, conducting training sessions, and rearranging the office layout.
The restaurant has several vegetarian options on their menu: a vegetable stir-fry, a quinoa salad, and a tofu wrap.
The survey revealed several concerns among the participants: lack of communication, heavy workload, and a need for better work-life balance.
Those two players are there mainly because of several years of the team sucking, not because management was great. (sbnation.com)
The researchers also seek to further improve the system's resistance to harsh cosmic radiation to ensure that it can operate for several years in orbit. (sciencedaily.com)
It also presents the results of several years of collaborative scientific study of the paintings. (aaas.org)