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'number' - used as a noun
Synonyms for 'number'
1. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
he had a number of chores to do
the number of parameters is small
2. a concept of quantity derived from zero and units
every number has a unique position in the sequence
3. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
it was one of the best numbers he ever did
4. a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
she refused to give them her Social Security number
5. the number is used in calling a particular telephone
he has an unlisted number
6. a symbol used to represent a number
7. one of a series published periodically
8. a select company of people
I hope to become one of their number before I die
9. 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)
in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
10. an item of merchandise offered for sale
she preferred the black nylon number
this sweater is an all-wool number
11. a clothing measurement
a number 13 shoe

'number' - used as a verb
12. add up in number or quantity
13. give numbers to
You should number the pages of the thesis
14. enumerate
We must number the names of the great mathematicians
15. put into a group
16. determine the number or amount of
17. place a limit on the number of

derived forms
1. Number / Plural
numbers
2. Number / Past
numbered
3. Number / Third Person
numbers
4. Number / Present Participle
numbering
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