How To Spell number?
How to Pronounce number?
Correct pronunciation for the word "number" is [nˈʌmbə], [nˈʌmbə], [n_ˈʌ_m_b_ə].
What are the misspellings for number?
"Number" in context
The number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. In mathematics, the concept of number can be extended to include both physical objects and abstract concepts. In the physical world, a number is a quantity that can be measured, expressed as a number. In the abstract realm, it is an idea or concept that can be expressed in terms of symbols and mathematical operations. In addition to counting and measuring, mathematics involves the use of numbers to represent patterns and relationships between objects, as well as to solve problems. Numbers are also used in various fields to represent various numerical facts, such as financing, probability, and statistics.
Usage over time for number:
This graph shows how "number" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Number:
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n.
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- clause ,
- antecedent ,
- collocate ,
- case ,
- allomorph ,
- accusative ,
- article ,
- allophone ,
- adjunct .
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- allocation ,
- accumulation ,
- batch ,
- countless ,
- backlog ,
- capacity ,
- innumerable ,
- balance ,
- block .
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- incorporate ,
- embrace ,
- emblem ,
- fraction .
- act .
- bit .
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v.
• reckon • enumerate • number • count, calculate • page • amount • note, quote- cite .
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adj.
• exalted
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