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Numbers
Numbers (noun) means plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics. Example: “The sales numbers were better than expected this quarter.”
noun
1
Plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics.
"The sales numbers were better than expected this quarter."
2
Strength gained by acting as a large group.
"There is safety in numbers."
How to use Numbers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one number, or a general word for statistics and totals.
Common pairings
crunch the numbers
strength in numbers
the numbers don't add up
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What does “Numbers” mean?
The word “Numbers” means plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics. In plain terms, more than one number, or a general word for statistics and totals.
How do you use “Numbers” in a sentence?
Here is “Numbers” used in a sentence: “The sales numbers were better than expected this quarter.”
What part of speech is “Numbers”?
“Numbers” is a noun.
Is “Numbers” a common word?
“Numbers” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Numbers” have?
“Numbers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics.
What is the difference between numbers and figures?
The words overlap, but 'numbers' is the broader term for any quantities or values, while 'figures' usually points to the written digits themselves or to specific amounts in finance and reports. You might crunch the numbers, but quote the sales figures — a subtle difference of scale and formality.
What does 'the numbers' mean in business?
In business and media, 'the numbers' is shorthand for the key statistics or financial results — sales, profits, growth, audience size and similar metrics. To 'run the numbers' means to work through the calculations, and if 'the numbers add up' the figures are consistent and the plan looks financially sound.
What are the main types of numbers in mathematics?
Mathematics sorts numbers into sets that build on each other: natural or counting numbers, whole numbers, integers that include negatives, rational numbers such as fractions, irrational numbers like pi, and real numbers overall. Beyond these lie imaginary and complex numbers, used in more advanced maths and engineering.
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