Definitions
Number - as a noun
The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Example: "The number of parameters is small"
A concept of quantity involving zero and units
Example: "Every number has a unique position in the sequence"
Load more...
A short performance that is part of a longer program
Example: "He did his act three times every evening"
The number is used in calling a particular telephone
Example: "He has an unlisted number"
A symbol used to represent a number
Example: "He learned to write the numerals before he went to school"
One of a series published periodically
Example: "She found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room"
A select company of people
Example: "I hope to become one of their number before i die"
A numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
Example: "She refused to give them her social security number"
A clothing measurement
Example: "A number 13 shoe"
A numbered item in a series
Example: "Take the number 2 to the main square, then change to the number 5"
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)
Example: "In english the subject and the verb must agree in number"
An item of clothing
Example: "She preferred the black nylon number"
Number - as a verb
Add up in number or quantity
Example: "The bills amounted to $2,000"
Give numbers to
Example: "You should number the pages of the thesis"
Enumerate
Example: "We must number the names of the great mathematicians"
Put into a group
Example: "The academy counts several nobel prize winners among its members"
Determine the number or amount of
Example: "Can you count the books on your shelf?"
Number - as an adjective
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
Example: "Fingers numb with cold"
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
Example: "Numb with shock; numb with boredom"
Causing numbness.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
NUMBER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
NUMBER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
NUMBER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
