number of is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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quantifier
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“I can count on one hand the number of repairs I’ve needed and I’ve never been stranded,” said Gleeson, a former software engineer who is now working toward a master’s degree in social work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The government said it was investing in "a large number of free schools" which are paid for by the Treasury, but are council run, to reduce the distance and cost of pupil travel.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
- quantity of
- a tally of
- amount of
- a count of
- total of
