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

Each executive, who had time to prepare their answer to this question in advance, did not have a concrete number to offer.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2022

“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

Blumenthal said having a concrete number that’s separate from the Congressional appropriations process is a better way of ensuring the success of the center and the USOC’s responsibility for funding it.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 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)