Meaning

• Noun

  1. An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
  2. A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
  3. An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
  4. 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.
  5. Quantity.
  6. A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
  7. (informal) A telephone number.
  8. Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
  9. Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.
  10. A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.
  11. (informal) A person.
  12. (informal) An outfit, particularly a stylish one.
  13. (slang) A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought from a dealer.
  14. An issue of a periodical publication.
  15. A large amount, in contrast to a smaller amount; numerical preponderance.
  16. An activity; assignment; job, as in cushy number.

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