numbers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of numbersnext
plural of number
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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numbers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of number
1
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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2
as in averages
to have a total of the full-time staff numbers 30 people

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3
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 Synonyms for numbers
  1. calculation
  2. includes
  3. math
  4. tells
  5. contains
  6. arithmetic
  7. involves
  8. encompasses
Noun
  • The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Others offer the ability to perform longer calculations.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of calculation
Verb
  • The My Passport Ultra includes a foot-long USB-C-to-USB-C cable and a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The Limited Edition Dragon includes backup software plus AES 256-bit hardware encryption and password protection.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of includes
Noun
  • That math clearly shows the 9700X to be the better option if CPU performance is what matters most.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The math seemed to have some holes in it: If the money from the Park Avenue apartment did not come through quickly, Trump’s liquid holdings could dip below $50 million, apparently putting him at risk of a Deutsche default.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of math
Verb
  • This tells you what the words have in common.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Siegel's segment, Stowaway, tells the story of a young conspiracy theorist who heads to the Mojave Desert to document sightings of lights in the sky.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As its name suggests, the deodorant also contains exfoliating AHAs mandelic and lactic acids to minimize ingrown hairs and niacinamide for addressing skin discoloration.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of contains
Noun
  • During this time, your child is being taught basic arithmetic at school, and introducing them to money management can naturally reinforce these skills while also forming the correlation between numbers and real money.
    Paula Thielen, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Then again, games are still scored with numbers, so arithmetic does matter in these contests.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of arithmetic
Verb
  • His job on this day involves hauling containers from the congested TraPac terminal in the Port of Los Angeles to a storage yard near the port.
    Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details the company's decision to suspend operations in China, which involves declaring its Beijing subsidiary dormant.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of involves
Verb
  • The east side eruv encompasses about 5 square miles, according to the Jewish Chronicle, and includes the upper east side, Shorewood and part of Whitefish Bay.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The culturally rich resort encompasses the land where King Kamehameha ruled, sitting on 13 idyllic beachfront acres adjacent to the Kailua Pier.
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encompasses
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