number
noun
/ˈnʌmbə/
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/ˈnʌmbɚ/
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- (countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
- (grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
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nombre,
numéro
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- (countable, mathematics) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
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nombre,
numéro,
chiffre
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- (Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.
- (countable, informal) A person.
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numéro,
nombre
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- A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
- (dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
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numéro
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number
verb
/ˈnʌmbə/
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/ˈnʌmbɚ/
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- (transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).
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numéroter
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- (intransitive, usually with among) To be classified or included (in a certain group or category of things).
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compter
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- (transitive, passive) To limit to a certain number; to reckon (as by fate) to be few in number.
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dénombrer
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- (intransitive) To total or count; to amount to.
- (transitive, literary, or, archaic) To count; to determine the quantity of.
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nombrer
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numb
adjective
/nʌm/
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- Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
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engourdi,
gourd
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Numbers
properNoun
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- The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah.
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Nombres
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numbering
noun
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- The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification.
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numération
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