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Meaning of number
The primary meaning of the word "number" refers to a mathematical value or quantity.
Etymology of number
The word "number" originates from Old French "nombre", derived from Latin "numerus", which is also the source of the word "numeral".
The Latin term "numerus" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "(e)ne-", which carried a sense of "to assign" or "to count".
Synonyms
figure
digit
numeral
integer
quantity
amount
total
count
tally
score
measurement
calculation
sum
aggregate
whole
fraction
proportion
ratio
percentage
quota
portion
share
allotment
allowance
quota
quantum
magnitude
extent
size
volume
capacity
proportion
measure
Definitions
- A mathematical value or quantity, especially an integer.
- * A numeral or series of numerals used to represent an amount or quantity.
- * A large or impressive quantity of something.
Usage Examples
- The number of people attending the concert was impressive.
- * She dialed the phone number and waited for an answer.
- * The company's phone number is listed in the directory.