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number
verb(num-ber)
put into a group
Synonyms: count,
number
verb(num-ber)
determine the number or amount of
Synonyms: count, enumerate, numerate,
number
noun(num-ber)
one of a series published periodically
Synonyms: issue,
number
noun(num-ber)
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Synonyms: figure,
Examples:
The number of parameters is small.
number
noun(num-ber)
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
Synonyms: phone number, telephone number,
Examples:
He has an unlisted number.
number
verb(num-ber)
add up in number or quantity
Synonyms: add up, amount, come, total,
number
noun(num-ber)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
Synonyms: act, bit, routine, turn,
Examples:
It was one of the best numbers he ever did.
number
noun(num-ber)
a symbol used to represent a number
Synonyms: numeral,
number
verb(num-ber)
place a limit on the number of
Synonyms: keep down,
number
verb(num-ber)
enumerate
Synonyms: list,
Examples:
We must number the names of the great mathematicians.
number
noun(num-ber)
a clothing measurement
Examples:
A number 13 shoe.
number
noun(num-ber)
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
Examples:
Every number has a unique position in the sequence.
number
noun(num-ber)
an item of clothing
Examples:
She preferred the black nylon number.
This sweater is an all-wool number.
number
noun(num-ber)
a numbered item in a series
Examples:
Take the number 2 to the main square, then change to the number 5.
number
noun(num-ber)
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
Examples:
She refused to give them her Social Security number.
number
noun(num-ber)
a select company of people
Examples:
I hope to become one of their number before I die.
number
verb(num-ber)
give numbers to
Examples:
You should number the pages of the thesis.
number
noun(num-ber)
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)
Examples:
In English the subject and the verb must agree in number.

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