Definition of number

noun (n)

• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: figure
  

  Example:
  He had a number of chores to do.
  The number of parameters is small.
  

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• a concept of quantity involving zero and units (noun.quantity)

  Example:
  Every number has a unique position in the sequence.
  

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• a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication)

  Synonym: act, bit, routine, turn
  

  Example:
  It was one of the best numbers he ever did.
  

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• the number is used in calling a particular telephone (noun.communication)

  Synonym: phone number, telephone number
  

  Example:
  He has an unlisted number.
  

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• a symbol used to represent a number (noun.communication)

  Synonym: numeral
  

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• one of a series published periodically (noun.communication)

  Synonym: issue
  

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• a select company of people (noun.group)

  Example:
  I hope to become one of their number before I die.
  

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• a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification (noun.communication)

  Synonym: identification number
  

  Example:
  She refused to give them her Social Security number.
  

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• a clothing measurement (noun.attribute)

  Example:
  A number 13 shoe.
  

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• the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural) (noun.communication)

  Example:
  In English the subject and the verb must agree in number.
  

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• an item of merchandise offered for sale (noun.artifact)

  Example:
  She preferred the black nylon number.
  This sweater is an all-wool number.
  

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• That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage made up of distinct things expressible by figures. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• add up in number or quantity (verb.stative)

  Synonym: add up, amount, come, total
  

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• give numbers to (verb.communication)

  Example:
  You should number the pages of the thesis.
  

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• enumerate (verb.communication)

  Synonym: list
  

  Example:
  We must number the names of the great mathematicians.
  

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• put into a group (verb.stative)

  Synonym: count
  

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• determine the number or amount of (verb.communication)

  Synonym: count, enumerate, numerate
  

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• place a limit on the number of (verb.change)

  Synonym: keep down
  

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• To count; to reckon; to ascertain the units of; to enumerate. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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