Numbers

[ nuhm-berz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the fourth book of the Old Testament, containing the census of the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt. : Num.

Numbers

¹

/ ˈnʌmbəz /

noun

1. functioning as singular the fourth book of the Old Testament, recording the numbers of the Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

numbers

²

/ ˈnʌmbəs /

plural noun

1. informal.
   financial statistics

   let's look at last year's numbers

Example Sentences

Numbers were now at the heart of the immigration debate.

From BBC

A number of other reports, including by the Cato Institute, a conservative think tank, entitled ‘Non-citizens Don’t Illegally Vote in Detectable Numbers’, come to similar conclusions.

From BBC

The Glasgow DJ played some of the most famous clubs and festivals throughout the world, as well as co-founding the Numbers record label.

From BBC

“Numbers aren’t anything. You could average 50. If you’re in last place, like, what do you get out of the season, ‘Oh, you averaged 50.’

From Los Angeles Times

Numbers are numbers, and in the current state of parliament the politician does not exist who can command a guaranteed majority.

From BBC

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