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   number

   /ˈnʌmbə/

   noun

   • 1. an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations: "think of a number from one to ten and multiply it by three" Similar numeralintegerfiguredigitcharactersymbolwhole numberdecimal numberdecimalunitcardinal numberordinal numberRoman numberArabic numberrare:cipher
   • ▪ a figure or group of figures used to identify someone or something: "she picked up the phone and dialled his home number"
   • ▪ arithmetic: dated "the boy was adept at numbers"
   • 2. a quantity or amount: "the company is seeking to increase the number of women on its staff" Similar amountquantitytotalsum totalaggregatetallyquota
   • ▪ several: "we have discussed the matter on a number of occasions"
   • ▪ a group or company of people: "there were some distinguished names among our number" Similar groupcompanycrowdcirclepartybodybandcrewsetinformal:gangtribe
   • ▪ a large quantity or amount, often in contrast to a smaller one; numerical preponderance: "the weight of numbers turned the battle against them"
   • 3. a single issue of a magazine: British "the October number of ‘Travel’" Similar editionissuecopyprintingimprintimpressionpublication
   • ▪ a song, dance, piece of music, etc., especially one of several in a performance: "they go from one melodious number to another" Similar songpiece of musicmusical itempiecetunetrackturnitemroutinesketchdanceact
   • ▪ an item of clothing of a particular type, regarded with approval or admiration: informal "Yvonne was wearing a little black number"
   • 4. a grammatical classification of words that consists typically of singular and plural, and, in Greek and certain other languages, dual: "the form of English pronouns reflects their number and gender"

   verb

   • 1. amount to (a specified figure or quantity); comprise: "the demonstrators numbered more than 5,000" Similar add up toamount tototalcome to
   • 2. mark with a number or assign a number to, typically to indicate position in a series: "each document was numbered consecutively" Similar assign a number tocategorize by numberspecify by numbermark with a numberitemizeenumerate
   • ▪ count: "strategies like ours can be numbered on the fingers of one hand" Similar countadd uptotalcalculatecomputeenumeratereckontelltallyassesstot up
   • 3. include or classify as a member of a group: "the orchestra numbers Brahms among its past conductors" Similar includecountreckondeemlook on

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French nombre (noun), nombrer (verb), from Latin numerus.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUMBER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a unit or its symbol that forms part of a system of counting and calculating, and that represents an amount or position in a series: You can write numbers in words, such as six, seven, and eight, or with symbols, such as 6, 7, and 8. [ C ] us / ˈnʌm·bər / plural nos. ( abbreviation no.)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › numberNumber Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. num· ber ˈnəm-bər. Synonyms of number. 1. a (1) : a sum of units : total. the number of people in the hall. (2) : complement sense 1b (1) … the whole number of Senators … U.S. Constitution. (3) : an indefinite usually large total. a number of members were absent. the number of elderly is rising. (4)

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NumberNumber - Wikipedia

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   A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. Learn about the origin and evolution of numbers, the different numeral systems and number systems, and the properties and applications of numbers in mathematics.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › numberNUMBER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and origin of the word number, as well as its various uses in mathematics, grammar, and slang. Find out how to count, measure, or distinguish things with number, and explore related words and phrases.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › NumberNumber - definition of number by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, classification, and usage of numbers in mathematics, grammar, and slang. Find examples, synonyms, and related terms for number in various contexts.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUMBER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word 'number' in English, from counting and measuring to ranking and identifying. Find synonyms, examples, grammar tips, and pronunciation guides for 'number'.

8. www.britannica.com › science › number-mathematicsNumber | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Learn about number, any of the positive or negative integers or any of the set of all real or complex numbers. Explore the different classes of numbers, such as rational, irrational, algebraic, transcendental, square, perfect, random, and prime numbers.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › numberNumber - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word number, from math to grammar to slang. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of number in different contexts.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNUMBER | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the word number as a noun and a verb in English. Find out how to count, order, and measure things with numbers, and see translations in other languages.

11. www.math.net › numberNumber - Math.net

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    A number can be thought of as a concept or an idea that indicates how many or how much. There are many different classifications or categories of numbers, such as integers, negative numbers, prime numbers, cardinal numbers, and many more. Feel free to explore the rest of the site to learn more about various types of numbers.