Examples of 'number' in a sentence

Meaning of "number"

number (noun): A numerical value or figure used to represent a quantity. Numbers are used in mathematics, statistics, and everyday life to quantify and measure different aspects of the world
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  • An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
  • A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
  • An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
  • 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.

How to use "number" in a sentence

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Serial number of the temperature measuring equipment.
That proposal was supported by a number of governmental delegations.
Number of children qualifying for child allowance.
The workshop received a number of informative presentations.
Number of children separated from their parents.
Product serial number displayed on the product.
Number of planned procurement exercises successfully completed.
Product serial number located on the case.
Number of strategies of alternative asset classes invested in.
Appliance model number and serial number.
Number of proposals of a body to commence criminal proceedings.
As percentage of total number of cleared cases of arrest.
A number of factors accounted for the change.
We get this fixed number of dwindling eggs.
The number of children in a special group is as follows.

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Ensuring adequate number of teachers and staff.
A number of points were made during the discussion.
Lower right hand corner is the number.
An increasing number of preparations are being conducted on a regional basis.
I will get them to put your number up.
Report your number of hives as accurately as possible.
I should never have given him my number.
There are a number of major negotiating groups and.
This fellow has done a real number on you.
A number of laws were to be adopted for that purpose.
It will dial the last number called.
A number of countries reported a shortage of qualified staff.
The contestants were rehearsing the production number.
The number and choice of courses is up to you.
If you leave me your address and number.
A number of factors contribute to its dynamic growth.
Governments were invited to send observers and a number did so.
There are a number of ways of dealing with breaches.
Sets how to assign the file number.
A large number of delegations welcomed the proposal.
There are several calls from this number.
Number of licensed housing units constructed by cooperatives.
Increasing the number of joint actions by sectors.
Number of shallow wells impacted by tritium in precipitation.
Work phone number include area code.
Number of children in disabled children schooling programmes.
Cell phone number include area code.
Number two son is nursemaid to flock of pigeons.
Increase in the number of kindergartens and pupils.
Number of pilot initiatives on gender mainstreaming initiated.
I would move on to dying wish number two.
Reference number to identify a delivery note document.
Make sure they get a number on her.
Reference number to identify a despatch advice document.
She gave me her pager number joking.

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