Number vs. Figure
Numbernoun
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
Numbernoun
(countable) A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
Numbernoun
A member of one of several classes: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, quaternions.
Numbernoun
(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.
Numbernoun
Quantity.
Numbernoun
A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
Numbernoun
A telephone number.
Numbernoun
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
Numbernoun
Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.
Numbernoun
(countable) A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.
Numbernoun
A person.
Numbernoun
An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.
Numbernoun
A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.
Numbernoun
(dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
Numberverb
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).
Numberverb
(intransitive) To total or count; to amount to.
Numbernoun
That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage made up of distinct things expressible by figures.
Numbernoun
A collection of many individuals; a numerous assemblage; a multitude; many.
Numbernoun
A numeral; a word or character denoting a number; as, to put a number on a door.
Numbernoun
Numerousness; multitude.
Numbernoun
The state or quality of being numerable or countable.
Numbernoun
Quantity, regarded as made up of an aggregate of separate things.
Numbernoun
That which is regulated by count; poetic measure, as divisions of time or number of syllables; hence, poetry, verse; - chiefly used in the plural.
Numbernoun
The distinction of objects, as one, or more than one (in some languages, as one, or two, or more than two), expressed (usually) by a difference in the form of a word; thus, the singular number and the plural number are the names of the forms of a word indicating the objects denoted or referred to by the word as one, or as more than one.
Numbernoun
The measure of the relation between quantities or things of the same kind; that abstract species of quantity which is capable of being expressed by figures; numerical value.
Numberverb
To count; to reckon; to ascertain the units of; to enumerate.
Numberverb
To reckon as one of a collection or multitude.
Numberverb
To give or apply a number or numbers to; to assign the place of in a series by order of number; to designate the place of by a number or numeral; as, to number the houses in a street, or the apartments in a building.
Numberverb
To amount; to equal in number; to contain; to consist of; as, the army numbers fifty thousand.
Numbernoun
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
Numbernoun
a concept of quantity derived from zero and units;
Numbernoun
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
Numbernoun
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;
Numbernoun
the number is used in calling a particular telephone;
Numbernoun
a symbol used to represent a number;
Numbernoun
one of a series published periodically;
Numbernoun
a select company of people;
Numbernoun
the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural);
Numbernoun
an item of merchandise offered for sale;
Numbernoun
a clothing measurement;
Numberverb
add up in number or quantity;
Numberverb
give numbers to;
Numberverb
enumerate;
Numberverb
put into a group;
Numberverb
determine the number or amount of;
Numberverb
place a limit on the number of
Number
A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. The original examples are the natural numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and so forth.
Figurenoun
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
Figurenoun
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
Figurenoun
A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
Figurenoun
The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.
Figurenoun
(obsolete) Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.
Figurenoun
A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
Figurenoun
A numeral.
Figurenoun
A number.
Figurenoun
A shape.
Figurenoun
A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.
Figurenoun
A dance figure, a complex dance moveW.
Figurenoun
A figure of speech.
Figurenoun
(logic) The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.
Figurenoun
(astrology) A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.
Figurenoun
(music) Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.
Figurenoun
(music) A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.
Figureverb
To solve a mathematical problem.
Figureverb
To come to understand.
Figureverb
To be reasonable.
Figureverb
(transitive) To enter, be a part of.
Figureverb
(obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.
Figureverb
To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.
Figureverb
(obsolete) To indicate by numerals.
Figureverb
To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.
Figureverb
(obsolete) To prefigure; to foreshow.
Figureverb
(music) To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.
Figureverb
(music) To embellish.
Figurenoun
The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.
Figurenoun
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body; as, a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble.
Figurenoun
A pattern in cloth, paper, or other manufactured article; a design wrought out in a fabric; as, the muslin was of a pretty figure.
Figurenoun
A diagram or drawing, made to represent a magnitude or the relation of two or more magnitudes; a surface or space inclosed on all sides; - called superficial when inclosed by lines, and solid when inclosed by surfaces; any arrangement made up of points, lines, angles, surfaces, etc.
Figurenoun
The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person; as, a sorry figure.
Figurenoun
Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendor; show.
Figurenoun
A character or symbol representing a number; a numeral; a digit; as, 1, 2,3, etc.
Figurenoun
Value, as expressed in numbers; price; as, the goods are estimated or sold at a low figure.
Figurenoun
A person, thing, or action, conceived of as analogous to another person, thing, or action, of which it thus becomes a type or representative.
Figurenoun
A mode of expressing abstract or immaterial ideas by words which suggest pictures or images from the physical world; pictorial language; a trope; hence, any deviation from the plainest form of statement. Also called a figure of speech.
Figurenoun
The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.
Figurenoun
Any one of the several regular steps or movements made by a dancer.
Figurenoun
A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.
Figurenoun
Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.
Figurenoun
A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a musical phrase or motive; a florid embellishment.
Figureverb
To represent by a figure, as to form or mold; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.
Figureverb
To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.
Figureverb
To indicate by numerals; also, to compute.
Figureverb
To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.
Figureverb
To prefigure; to foreshow.
Figureverb
To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.
Figureverb
To make a figure; to be distinguished or conspicious; as, the envoy figured at court.
Figureverb
To calculate; to contrive; to scheme; as, he is figuring to secure the nomination.
Figurenoun
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material;
Figurenoun
alternative names for the body of a human being;
Figurenoun
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;
Figurenoun
a model of a bodily form (especially of a person);
Figurenoun
a well-known or notable person;
Figurenoun
a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
Figurenoun
an amount of money expressed numerically;
Figurenoun
the impression produced by a person;
Figurenoun
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
Figurenoun
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Figurenoun
a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
Figurenoun
a decorative or artistic work;
Figurenoun
a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating;
Figureverb
judge to be probable
Figureverb
be or play a part of or in;
Figureverb
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind;
Figureverb
make a mathematical calculation or computation
Figureverb
understand;
