Meaning of the word number in English

What does number mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

number

US /ˈnʌm.bɚ/

UK /ˈnʌm.bɚ/

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.

Synonym:

figure numeral digit quantity amount

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.

Synonym:

issue edition copy

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.

Synonym:

act item piece routine

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.

Synonym:

total amount to add up to come to

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.

Synonym:

enumerate count itemize list

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