n.

1. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
   figure
   
   • he had a number of chores to do
   • the number of parameters is small
   • the figure was about a thousand
2. a concept of quantity derived from zero and units
   
   • every number has a unique position in the sequence
3. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
   act, routine, turn, bit
   
   • he did his act three times every evening
   • she had a catchy little routine
   • it was one of the best numbers he ever did
4. a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;
   identification number
   
   • she refused to give them her Social Security number
5. the number is used in calling a particular telephone;
   phone number, telephone number
   
   • he has an unlisted number
6. a symbol used to represent a number;
   numeral
   
   • he learned to write the numerals before he went to school
7. one of a series published periodically;
   issue
   
   • she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
8. a select company of people
   
   • I hope to become one of their number before I die
9. the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
   
   • in English the subject and the verb must agree in number
10. an item of merchandise offered for sale
    
    • she preferred the black nylon number
    • this sweater is an all-wool number
11. a clothing measurement
    
    • a number 13 shoe

v.

1. add up in number or quantity;
   total, add up, come, amount
   
   • The bills amounted to $2,000
   • The bill came to $2,000
2. give numbers to
   
   • You should number the pages of the thesis
3. enumerate;
   list
   
   • We must number the names of the great mathematicians
4. put into a group;
   count
   
   • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members
5. determine the number or amount of;
   count, enumerate, numerate
   
   • Can you count the books on your shelf?
   • Count your change
6. place a limit on the number of;
   keep down