as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
if you believe the president's numbers, we can afford these new programs and still have tax cuts
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as in counts
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
number those apples and tell me how many you have
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as in averages
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in includes
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of numbers
Derek James,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
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Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
The 25 spacecraft added to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which numbers more than 10,275 satellites circling the planet.
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Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Neither Torrey nor Lyman numbers more than 300 people.
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Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
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Derek James,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.
—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
The 25 spacecraft added to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which numbers more than 10,275 satellites circling the planet.
—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Neither Torrey nor Lyman numbers more than 300 people.
—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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For this calculation, the institutional research department compared UC graduates’ earnings to out-of-pocket costs for their degrees and the opportunity costs of forgone wages of high school graduates of the same age.
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The bill, which counts three cosponsors, has been appointed to two House committees for consideration.
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Unlike Polymarket's Gamma API, Kalshi's notional volume on Dune only counts one side of the trade.
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Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
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The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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David Martin, who leads the global people and organization practice at BCG, tells Fortune that too many companies are focused on one-hour training sessions, half-day bootcamps, and other classic learning and development programs.
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The vote totals reset for Phase 2, which runs from next Monday through Thursday.
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Multiple board members raised concerns about the budget timeline and the district’s debt, which totals over $9 billion.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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