Number ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Number ( noun )

1. A word or symbol used to represent a mathematical value.
2. A numeral representing a quantity.
3. A mathematical quantity expressed in terms of one or more numbers.
4. An amount of things counted as a group.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english numbr, nombre, from latin numerus.

Examples:

1. The number 3 is a prime number.
2. What's your phone number?
3. The number of people in attendance was impressive.
4. She wrote down the number on a piece of paper.
5. The number of stars in the sky is countless.

(As a verb)

Number ( verb )

1. A word or symbol used to represent a mathematical value.
2. A numeral representing a quantity.
3. A mathematical quantity expressed in terms of one or more numbers.
4. An amount of things counted as a group.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english numbr, nombre, from latin numerus.

Examples:

1. The number 3 is a prime number.
2. What's your phone number?
3. The number of people in attendance was impressive.
4. She wrote down the number on a piece of paper.
5. The number of stars in the sky is countless.