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number

/'n/@/mb/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    He had a number of chores to do.
    The number of parameters is small.
    Synonyms figure

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a concept of quantity involving zero and units

    noun.quantity

    Examples
    Every number has a unique position in the sequence.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

    noun.communication

    Examples
    It was one of the best numbers he ever did.
    Synonyms act bit routine turn

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the number is used in calling a particular telephone

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He has an unlisted number.
    Synonyms phone number telephone number

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a symbol used to represent a number

    noun.communication

    Synonyms numeral

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. one of a series published periodically

    noun.communication

    Synonyms issue

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a select company of people

    noun.group

    Examples
    I hope to become one of their number before I die.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification

    noun.communication

    Examples
    She refused to give them her Social Security number.
    Synonyms identification number

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a clothing measurement

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    A number 13 shoe.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. 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)

    noun.communication

    Examples
    In English the subject and the verb must agree in number.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. an item of merchandise offered for sale

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    She preferred the black nylon number.
    This sweater is an all-wool number.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage made up of distinct things expressible by figures.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. add up in number or quantity

    verb.stative

    Synonyms add up amount come total

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. give numbers to

    verb.communication

    Examples
    You should number the pages of the thesis.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. enumerate

    verb.communication

    Examples
    We must number the names of the great mathematicians.
    Synonyms list

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. put into a group

    verb.stative

    Synonyms count

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. determine the number or amount of

    verb.communication

    Synonyms count enumerate numerate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. place a limit on the number of

    verb.change

    Synonyms keep down

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To count; to reckon; to ascertain the units of; to enumerate.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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