number

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number noun

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.“Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.”
A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.“The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.”
An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.“The equation e^{i\pi}+1=0 includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, \pi, i, and e.”
(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.“Horse number 5 won the race.”

number verb

To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).“Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.”
To total or count; to amount to.“I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.”

number adjective

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.“fingers numb with cold”
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.“numb with shock; numb with boredom”
Causing numbness.

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