number

Definitions

• (countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
• (countable) A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
• (countable) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
• (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.
• Quantity.
• A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
• (countable) A telephone number.
• (grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
• (now) Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.
• (countable) A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.
• (countable) A person.
• (countable) An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.
• (slang) A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.
• (dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
• A large amount, in contrast to a smaller amount; numerical preponderance.