NUMBER

An item of merchandise offered for sale. Приклади

She preferred the black nylon number.
This sweater is an all-wool number.

A clothing measurement. Приклади

A number 13 shoe.

The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals. Приклади

He had a number of chores to do.
The number of parameters is small.
The figure was about a thousand.

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). Приклади

In English the subject and the verb must agree in number.

A numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification. Приклади

She refused to give them her Social Security number.

The number is used in calling a particular telephone. Приклади

He has an unlisted number.

One of a series published periodically. Приклади

She found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waitingroom.

A symbol used to represent a number. Приклади

He learned to write the numerals before he went to school.

A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program. Приклади

He did his act three times every evening.
She had a catchy little routine.
It was one of the best numbers he ever did.

A select company of people. Приклади

I hope to become one of their number before I die.

A concept of quantity derived from zero and units. Приклади

Every number has a unique position in the sequence.

Place a limit on the number of.

Enumerate. Приклади

We must number the names of the great mathematicians.

Determine the number or amount of. Приклади

Can you count the books on your shelf?
Count your change.

Give numbers to. Приклади

You should number the pages of the thesis.

Add up in number or quantity. Приклади

The bills amounted to $2,000.
The bill came to $2,000.

Put into a group. Приклади

The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members.

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