number

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Pronunciation
/ˈnʌmbə/
/ˈnʌmbɚ/
/ˈnʌmə/
/ˈnʌmɚ/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

Example Sentences
  • Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.
2 Definition

A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

Example Sentences
  • The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.
3 Definition

An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The equation e^{i\pi}+1=0 includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, \pi, i, and e.
4 Definition

(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.

Example Sentences
  • Horse number 5 won the race.
5 Definition

Quantity.

Example Sentences
  • Any number of people can be reading from a given repository at a time.
6 Definition

A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.

Example Sentences
  • Her passport number is C01X864TN.
7 Definition

A telephone number.

8 Definition

(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

Example Sentences
  • Adjectives and nouns should agree in gender, number, and case.
9 Definition

(in the plural) Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.

10 Definition

A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.

Example Sentences
  • For his second number, he sang "The Moon Shines Bright".
11 Definition

A person.

12 Definition

An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.

13 Definition

A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.

14 Definition

An issue of a periodical publication.

Example Sentences
  • the latest number of a magazine
15 Definition

A large amount, in contrast to a smaller amount; numerical preponderance.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

Example Sentences
  • Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.
2 Definition

To total or count; to amount to.

Example Sentences
  • I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.
Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

Synonyms
deadened insensible
Example Sentences
  • fingers numb with cold
2 Definition

Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

Synonyms
stunned
Example Sentences
  • numb with shock; numb with boredom
3 Definition

Causing numbness.