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number work

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noun

  1. Also called (esp formerly): sums.  simple arithmetic and similar mathematical procedures as used and studied at primary level

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"They had my home address, email address, mobile number, work address, work number - no reason to not contact me at all," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2022

It's in it's infancy, so it would be a mistake to try to paint your crystal ball with 85 white. mantisdragon91 @ How did the Poll number work in 2012?

From Time • May 2, 2013

"A significant number work in Russia, creating internet resources, software and services that compete successfully with foreign ones."

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2012

Their foremost aspiration is often to get a job that will keep them going, and a growing number work while in school.

From Time Magazine Archive

George was dressed and he lay on the floor doing his number work.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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