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noun
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a numeral or group of numerals.
2.
the sum, total, count, or aggregate of a collection of units, or the like: A number of people were hurt in the accident. The number of homeless children in the city has risen alarmingly.
3.
a word or symbol, or a combination of words or symbols, used in counting or in noting a total.
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the particular numeral assigned to an object so as to designate its place in a series: house number; license number.
5.
EXPANDone of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals.
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a certain collection, company, or quantity not precisely reckoned, but usually considerable or large: I've gone there a number of times.
7.
the full count of a collection or company.
8.
a collection or company.
9.
a quantity of individuals: Their number was more than 20,000.
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numbers,
a.
a considerable amount or quantity; many: Numbers flocked to the city to see the parade.
b.
metrical feet; verse.
c.
musical periods, measures, or groups of notes.
d.
numbers pool (def. 1).
e.
Informal. the figures representing the actual cost, expense, profit, etc.: We won't make a decision until we see the numbers.
f.
Obsolete. arithmetic.
11.
quantity as composed of units: to increase the number of eligible voters.
12.
numerical strength or superiority; complement: The garrison is not up to its full number.
13.
a tune or arrangement for singing or dancing.
14.
a single or distinct performance within a show, as a song or dance: The comic routine followed the dance number.
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a single part of a program made up of a group of similar parts: For her third number she played a nocturne.
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any of a collection of poems or songs.
17.
a distinct part of an extended musical work or one in a sequence of compositions.
18.
conformity in music or verse to regular beat or measure; rhythm.
19.
a single part of a book published in a series of parts.
20.
a single issue of a periodical: several numbers of a popular magazine.
21.
a code of numerals, letters, or a combination of these assigned to a particular telephone: Did you call the right number?
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Grammar. a category of noun, verb, or adjective inflection found in many languages, as English, Latin, and Arabic, used to indicate whether a word has one or more than one referent. There may be a two-way distinction in number, as between singular and plural, three-way, as between singular, dual, and plural, or more.
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Informal. person; individual: the attractive number standing at the bar.
24.
Informal. an article of merchandise, especially of wearing apparel, offered for sale: Put those leather numbers in the display window.
25.
COLLAPSEmathematics regarded as a science, a basic concept, and a mode of thought: Number is the basis of science.
verb (used with object)
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to mark with or distinguish by numbers: Number each of the definitions.
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to amount to or comprise in number; total: The manuscript already numbers 425 pages.
28.
to consider or include in a number: I number myself among his friends.
29.
to count over one by one; tell: to number one's blessings.
30.
EXPANDto mention individually or one by one; enumerate: They numbered the highlights of their trip at length.
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Ones number is up
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
verb (used without object)
Idioms35.
to make a total; reach an amount: Casualties numbered in the thousands.
36.
to be numbered or included (usually followed by among or with): Several eminent scientists number among his friends.
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to count.
38.
by the numbers,
a.
according to standard procedure, rules, customs, etc.; orthodoxly; by the book: We're going to run things here by the numbers.
b.
together or in unison to a called-out count: calisthenics by the numbers.
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do a number on, Slang.
a.
to undermine, defeat, humiliate, or criticize thoroughly: The committee really did a number on the mayor's proposal.
b.
to discuss or discourse about, especially in an entertaining way: She could do a number on anything from dentistry to the Bomb.
40.
do one's number,
a.
to give a performance; perform: It's time for you to get on stage and do your number.
b.
Slang. to behave in a predictable or customary manner: Whenever I call, he does his number about being too busy to talk.
41.
get/have someone's number, Informal. to become informed about someone's real motives, character, intentions, etc.: He was only interested in her fortune, but she got his number fast.
42.
EXPANDhave one's number on it, Slang. to be thought of as the instrument of fate in the death of a person: That bullet had his number on it.
Origin:
1250–1300; 1940–45 for def. 23; (noun) Middle English, variant of nombre < Old French < Latin numerus; (v.) Middle English nombren < Old French nombrer < Latin numerāre (derivative of numerus)
1250–1300; 1940–45 for def. 23; (noun) Middle English, variant of nombre < Old French < Latin numerus; (v.) Middle English nombren < Old French nombrer < Latin numerāre (derivative of numerus)
Related forms
num·ber·a·ble, adjective
num·ber·er, noun
de·num·ber, verb (used with object)
mis·num·ber, verb
pre·num·ber, verb (used with object), noun
EXPANDCan be confused: amount, number (see usage note at amount; see synonym and usage notes at the current entry).
Synonyms
1. digit, figure. 2. Number, sum both imply the total of two or more units. Number applies to the result of a count or estimate in which the units are considered as individuals; it is used of groups of persons or things: to have a number of items on the agenda. Sum applies to the result of addition, in which only the total is considered: a large sum of money. 20. copy, edition.
1. digit, figure. 2. Number, sum both imply the total of two or more units. Number applies to the result of a count or estimate in which the units are considered as individuals; it is used of groups of persons or things: to have a number of items on the agenda. Sum applies to the result of addition, in which only the total is considered: a large sum of money. 20. copy, edition.
Usage note
2. As a collective noun, number, when preceded by a, is most often treated as a plural: A number of legislators have voiced their dissent. When preceded by the, it is usually used as a singular: The number of legislators present was small. EXPANDSee also amount, collective noun.
COLLAPSE
2. As a collective noun, number, when preceded by a, is most often treated as a plural: A number of legislators have voiced their dissent. When preceded by the, it is usually used as a singular: The number of legislators present was small. EXPANDSee also amount, collective noun.
COLLAPSE
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