number

US /ˈnʌmbɚ/

UK /ˈnʌmbə(r)/

A1

noun

  • Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • Particular song or dance performed during a show
  • Total quantity or amount of things

verb

  • To put numbers on things
  • To assign a sequence within a group, series, set
  • To claim to be part of a larger group, series, set

Examples

We've had a fair number of complaints about the new phone system.

The candidates received an equal number of votes.