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Number

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Definitions for Number

noun
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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  1. the number of parameters is small
  2. the figure was about a thousand
noun
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
Examples
  1. every number has a unique position in the sequence
noun
a short performance that is part of a longer program
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  1. he did his act three times every evening
  2. she had a catchy little routine
  3. it was one of the best numbers he ever did
noun
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
Synonyms
phone number telephone number
Examples
  1. he has an unlisted number
noun
a symbol used to represent a number
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  1. he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
noun
one of a series published periodically
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  1. she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
noun
a select company of people
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  1. I hope to become one of their number before I die
noun
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
Examples
  1. she refused to give them her Social Security number
noun
a clothing measurement
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  1. a number 13 shoe
noun
a numbered item in a series
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  1. take the number 2 to the main square, then change to the number 5
noun
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)
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  1. in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
noun
an item of clothing
Examples
  1. she preferred the black nylon number
  2. this sweater is an all-wool number
verb
add up in number or quantity
Synonyms
total add up come amount
Examples
  1. The bills amounted to $2,000
  2. The bill came to $2,000
verb
give numbers to
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  1. You should number the pages of the thesis
verb
enumerate
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  1. We must number the names of the great mathematicians
verb
put into a group
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  1. The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
verb
determine the number or amount of
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  1. Can you count the books on your shelf?
  2. Count your change
verb
place a limit on the number of
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keep down
adjective
lacking sensation
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asleep(p) benumbed numb
Examples
  1. my foot is asleep
  2. numb with cold
adjective
(followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity
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dead(p) numb(p)
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  1. unresponsive
  2. passersby were dead to our plea for help
  3. numb to the cries for mercy
adjective
so frightened as to be unable to move
Synonyms
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  1. stunned or paralyzed with terror
  2. petrified
  3. too numb with fear to move

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