numbers Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
   Book of Numbers.
   
2. noun an illegal daily lottery
   numbers racket; numbers game; numbers pool.
   
3. noun the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
   number; figure.
   
   • he had a number of chores to do
   • the number of parameters is small
   • the figure was about a thousand
4. noun a concept of quantity involving zero and units
   number.
   
   • every number has a unique position in the sequence
5. noun a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
   turn; bit; routine; number; act.
   
   • he did his act three times every evening
   • she had a catchy little routine
   • it was one of the best numbers he ever did
6. noun the number is used in calling a particular telephone
   phone number; telephone number; number.
   
   • he has an unlisted number
7. noun a symbol used to represent a number
   numeral; number.
   
   • he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
8. noun one of a series published periodically
   issue; number.
   
   • she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
9. noun a select company of people
   number.
   
   • I hope to become one of their number before I die
10. noun a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
    identification number; number.
    
    • she refused to give them her Social Security number
11. noun a clothing measurement
    number.
    
    • a number 13 shoe
12. 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)
    number.
    
    • in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
13. noun an item of merchandise offered for sale
    number.
    
    • she preferred the black nylon number
    • this sweater is an all-wool number
14. verb add up in number or quantity
    amount; total; come; number; add up.
    
    • The bills amounted to $2,000
    • The bill came to $2,000
15. verb give numbers to
    number.
    
    • You should number the pages of the thesis
16. verb enumerate
    list; number.
    
    • We must number the names of the great mathematicians
17. verb put into a group
    count; number.
    
    • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
18. verb determine the number or amount of
    count; numerate; number; enumerate.
    
    • Can you count the books on your shelf?
    • Count your change
19. verb place a limit on the number of
    number; keep down.
    

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