Number (noun)
definition:
an item of merchandise offered for sale
example:
"I prefer the black nylon number."
Number (noun)
definition:
a clothing measurement
example:
"a number 13 shoe"
Number (noun)
definition:
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
example:
"They had a number of chores to do."
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FigureNumber (noun)
definition:
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"
Number (noun)
definition:
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
example:
"I refused to give them my Social Security number."
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Identification NumberNumber (noun)
definition:
the sequence of digits that is used in calling a particular telephone
example:
"I got an unlisted number after being stalked."
Number (noun)
definition:
one of a series published periodically
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IssueNumber (noun)
definition:
a symbol used to represent a number
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NumeralNumber (noun)
definition:
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
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ActNumber (noun)
definition:
a select company of people
example:
"I hope to become one of their number before I die"
Number (noun)
definition:
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
example:
"every number has a unique position in the sequence"
Number (verb)
definition:
place a limit on the number of
Number (verb)
definition:
enumerate
example:
"We must number the names of the great mathematicians"
Synonyms
ListNumber (verb)
definition:
determine the number or amount of
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CountNumber (verb)
definition:
give numbers to
example:
"You should number the pages of the thesis"
Number (verb)
definition:
add up in number or quantity
Synonyms
AmountNumber (verb)
definition:
put into a group
Synonyms
Count