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(noun) figure
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; the figure was about a thousand
(noun) identification number
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
she refused to give them her Social Security number
(noun) telephone number, phone number
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
he has an unlisted number
(noun) issue
one of a series published periodically
she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
(noun) numeral
a symbol used to represent a number
he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
(noun) turn, act, bit, routine
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine; it was one of the best numbers he ever did
(verb) keep down
place a limit on the number of
(verb) list
enumerate
We must number the names of the great mathematicians
(verb) count, numerate, enumerate
determine the number or amount of
Can you count the books on your shelf?; Count your change
(verb) total, come, add up, amount
add up in number or quantity
The bills amounted to $2,000; The bill came to $2,000
(verb) count
put into a group
The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members