number
[ˈnʌmbɚ]
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number
noun
- a word or symbol (such as "five" or "16") that represents a specific amount or quantity
- a number or a set of numbers and other symbols that is used to identify a person or thing —abbr. No. or no.
- a person who is identified by a number and not treated in a personal or friendly way
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number
verb
- to give a number to (someone or something in a series) : to label or identify (people or things in a series) with a number
- —used to indicate a total amount
- to include (someone or something) as part of a larger group—+ among or with—usually used as (be) numbered
