number

Definition

• n. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
• n. a concept of quantity involving zero and units
• n. a select company of people
• n. a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification

Word forms

Plural

numbers

Past participle

numbered

Past tense

numbered

Present participle

numbering

Third person singular

numbs

Example sentences

1. n.

   My phone number is 123-456-7890.

2. vt.

   Please number the pages of your report.

3. vi.

   Can you number off from one to ten?

4. 计

   The number on the scale showed that I lost weight.