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number n. [
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"
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number n. a concept of quantity involving zero and units; "every number has a unique position in the sequence"
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number v. [
total, add up, come, amount] add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000"
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number n. [
act, routine, turn, bit] 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"
. wn #5
number n. [
phone number, telephone number] the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number"
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