numerus — meaning in English

English meaning

• figure noun A number or numerical value.
• number noun A value used to count, measure, or label something.
• numeral noun A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 or the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
• plural adj Referring to more than one of something.

Senses

numerus is used for these senses in English:

• figure A number, an amount.
• number (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.
• numeral (linguistics) A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.
• plural (grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.

figure — full definition

1. noun A number or numerical value.
2. noun The shape of a person’s body.
3. noun A person considered in terms of their public role or influence.
4. noun A diagram or illustration used to convey information.
5. verb To think, guess, or conclude something.

number — full definition

1. noun A value used to count, measure, or label something.
2. noun A telephone number.
3. noun A single song or routine within a larger performance.
4. noun Informal: an outfit, especially a stylish one.
5. verb To assign numbers to, or to total a certain amount.

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