number

US /ˈnʌm.bɚ/
UK /ˈnʌm.bɚ/
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an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations

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Write down your phone number.
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The number of students increased this year.
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figurenumeraldigitquantityamount
2.

a single issue of a magazine

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Have you seen the latest number of this magazine?
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This special number focuses on environmental issues.
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issueeditioncopy
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a song or dance performance, especially in a musical or variety show

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The band performed a lively musical number.
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Her solo dance number was the highlight of the show.
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amount to a specified number or quantity

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The total cost will number in the thousands.
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The attendees numbered over two hundred.
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totalamount toadd up tocome to
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assign a number to each of a series of items

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Please number the pages of your report.
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The items were numbered from one to ten.
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