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a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount
the quantity of things or people
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
a short performance that is part of a longer program
one of a series published periodically
a particular garment or outfit that is regarded as impressive, attractive, or stylish
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
a select company of people
an item of clothing
(grammar) the form of a word that indicates whether one, two, or more things or people are being referred to
What is "number"?
Number is a grammatical category that indicates the quantity of a noun, pronoun, or verb in a sentence. It typically reflects whether something is singular, meaning one, or plural, meaning more than one. For example, in the sentence "The cat is sleeping," the noun "cat" is singular, indicating one animal. In contrast, in the sentence "The cats are sleeping," the noun "cats" is plural, indicating multiple animals. Number also affects verb forms and agreement in many languages, requiring that the verb matches the subject in terms of singularity or plurality. Understanding number is essential for proper sentence structure and clarity in communication.
a numbered item in a series
to give numbers to different parts of a list or series of objects or people
to count or assign a number to something in order to determine its quantity or identify individual items
add up in number or quantity
enumerate
to control or restrict something to a specified amount or level
put into a group
