numbers (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈnʌmbərz/
Definition
Words or symbols that represent quantities or amounts.
Examples
The teacher wrote the numbers one to ten on the board.
I can't remember the numbers on my credit card.
She has a talent for remembering complex numbers.
How to Use numbers
- number of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate quantity or amount. — "A large number of people attended the event."
- by the numbers (idiom)
- In a very precise and methodical way, following instructions exactly. — "He completed the task by the numbers, without any deviation."
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