Meaning of the word numbers in English

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

numbers

Noun

an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations and for showing order in a series or for identification.

Example:

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she dialed the number carefully

Synonym:

numeral integer figure digit character symbol whole number decimal unit cardinal number ordinal number cipher

a quantity or amount.

Example:

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the company is seeking to increase the number of women on its staff

Synonym:

amount quantity total sum total aggregate tally quota

Verb

amount to (a specified figure or quantity); comprise.

Example:

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the demonstrators numbered more than 5,000

Synonym:

add up to total come to

mark with a number or assign a number to, typically to indicate position in a series.

Example:

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each document was numbered consecutively

Synonym:

itemize enumerate

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