Number

/ˈnʌm.bər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.

There are ten apples in the basket.

A quantity or value represented by a numeral.

The number of participants in the event exceeded our expectations.

A symbol or group of symbols representing a number.

The number 5 is considered a lucky number in some cultures.

verb

To assign a number to something.

She will number the pages of her manuscript.

To count or calculate the numbers of something.

They need to number the items before the inventory check.

from Old French 'nombre', from Latin 'numerus'

number crunching

The process of performing complex calculations, often in a computational context.

number one

Referring to the best or most important person or thing.

in number

In terms of quantity or amount.

numerical

Pertaining to numbers or a system of numbers.

numerator

The top part of a fraction, representing the number of parts counted.

denominator

The bottom part of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.

A cool or impressive person or thing.

That car is a real number.

A person’s phone number.

Do you have her number?