concrete number

American  

noun

Arithmetic.

1. a number that relates to a particular object or thing.

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concrete number British  

noun

1. a number referring to a particular object or objects, as in three dogs, ten men

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Etymology

Origin of concrete number

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

To start, Vestas says its process can recover a “majority” of the epoxy in old blades, but the company doesn’t have a concrete number to share at this point.

From The Verge • Feb. 13, 2023

“We’re going through manifests and calling and texting through our lists, and will have more of a concrete number for you as soon as possible.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2021

But I’m inclined to believe that downtown’s population is on the upswing because it’s supported by the second data point in the DSA’s report, which is a more concrete number.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2021

That make the platform's reveal of a concrete number a first.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2019

The terms, therefore, abstract and concrete number, have long since ceased to be used by thinking people.

From The Psychology of Arithmetic by Thorndike, Edward L. (Edward Lee)