definition of
number

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 number n. a concept of quantity involving zero and units; "every number has a unique position in the sequence". wn

[3] #3 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". wn

[4] #4 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] #5 number n. [phone number, telephone number] the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number". wn