What is the meaning of number?

noun

• The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals.
  • usage: "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand"
  • synonyms: figure
• A concept of quantity involving zero and units.
  • usage: "every number has a unique position in the sequence"
• A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
  • usage: "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
  • synonyms: act, routine, turn, bit
• The number is used in calling a particular telephone.
  • usage: "he has an unlisted number"
  • synonyms: phone number, telephone number
• A symbol used to represent a number.
  • usage: "he learned to write the numerals before he went to school"
  • synonyms: numeral
• One of a series published periodically.
  • usage: "she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room"
  • synonyms: issue
• A select company of people.
  • usage: "I hope to become one of their number before I die"
• A numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification.
  • usage: "she refused to give them her Social Security number"
  • synonyms: identification number
• A clothing measurement.
  • usage: "a number 13 shoe"
• 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. )
  • usage: "in English the subject and the verb must agree in number"
• An item of merchandise offered for sale.
  • usage: "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number"

verb

• Add up in number or quantity.
  • usage: "The bills amounted to $2, 000"; "The bill came to $2, 000"
  • synonyms: total, add up, come, amount
• Give numbers to.
  • usage: "You should number the pages of the thesis"
• Enumerate.
  • usage: "We must number the names of the great mathematicians"
  • synonyms: list
• Put into a group.
  • usage: "The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members"
  • synonyms: count
• Determine the number or amount of.
  • usage: "Can you count the books on your shelf"; "Count your change"
  • synonyms: count, enumerate, numerate
• Place a limit on the number of.
  • synonyms: keep down