Number vs. Figure
Difference Between Number and Figure
Numbernoun
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
Zero, one, -1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.Figurenoun
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
Numbernoun
(countable) A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.Figurenoun
The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marbleNumbernoun
A member of one of several classes: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, quaternions.
The equation includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, , , and .Figurenoun
A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
Numbernoun
(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.
Horse number 5 won the race.Figurenoun
The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.
He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain.Numbernoun
Quantity.
Any number of people can be reading from a given repository at a time.Figurenoun
(obsolete) Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.
Numbernoun
A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
Her passport number is C01X864TN.Figurenoun
A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
Numbernoun
A telephone number.
Figurenoun
A numeral.
Numbernoun
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
Adjectives and nouns should agree in gender, number, and case.Figurenoun
A number.
Numbernoun
Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.
Figurenoun
A shape.
Numbernoun
(countable) A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.
For his second number, he sang "The Moon Shines Bright".Figurenoun
A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.
The muslin was of a pretty figure.Numbernoun
A person.
Figurenoun
A dance figure, a complex dance moveW.
Numbernoun
An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.
Figurenoun
A figure of speech.
Numbernoun
A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.
Figurenoun
(logic) The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.
Numbernoun
(dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
the latest number of a magazineFigurenoun
(astrology) A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.
Numberverb
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).
Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.Figurenoun
(music) Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.
Numberverb
(intransitive) To total or count; to amount to.
I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.Figurenoun
(music) A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.
Numbernoun
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
he had a number of chores to dothe number of parameters is smallthe figure was about a thousandFigureverb
To solve a mathematical problem.
Numbernoun
a concept of quantity derived from zero and units;
every number has a unique position in the sequenceFigureverb
To come to understand.
I can't figure if he's telling the truth or lying.Numbernoun
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
he did his act three times every eveningshe had a catchy little routineit was one of the best numbers he ever didFigureverb
To be reasonable.
It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation.Numbernoun
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;
she refused to give them her Social Security numberFigureverb
(transitive) To enter, be a part of.
Numbernoun
the number is used in calling a particular telephone;
he has an unlisted numberFigureverb
(obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.
Numbernoun
a symbol used to represent a number;
he learned to write the numerals before he went to schoolFigureverb
To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.
Numbernoun
one of a series published periodically;
she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waitingroomFigureverb
(obsolete) To indicate by numerals.
Numbernoun
a select company of people;
I hope to become one of their number before I dieFigureverb
To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.
Numbernoun
the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural);
in English the subject and the verb must agree in numberFigureverb
(obsolete) To prefigure; to foreshow.
Numbernoun
an item of merchandise offered for sale;
she preferred the black nylon numberthis sweater is an all-wool numberFigureverb
(music) To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.
Numbernoun
a clothing measurement;
a number 13 shoeFigureverb
(music) To embellish.
Numberverb
add up in number or quantity;
The bills amounted to $2,000The bill came to $2,000Figurenoun
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material;
the area covered can be seen from Figure 2Numberverb
give numbers to;
You should number the pages of the thesisFigurenoun
alternative names for the body of a human being;
Leonardo studied the human bodyhe has a strong physiquethe spirit is willing but the flesh is weakNumberverb
enumerate;
We must number the names of the great mathematiciansFigurenoun
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers;
0 and 1 are digitsNumberverb
put into a group;
The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its membersFigurenoun
a model of a bodily form (especially of a person);
he made a figure of Santa ClausNumberverb
determine the number or amount of;
Can you count the books on your shelf?Count your changeFigurenoun
a well-known or notable person;
they studied all the great names in the history of Franceshe is an important figure in modern musicNumberverb
place a limit on the number of
Figurenoun
a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
Figurenoun
an amount of money expressed numerically;
a figure of $17 was suggestedFigurenoun
the impression produced by a person;
he cut a fine figurea heroic figureFigurenoun
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
he had a number of chores to dothe number of parameters is smallthe figure was about a thousandFigurenoun
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
Figurenoun
a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
Figurenoun
a decorative or artistic work;
the coach had a design on the doorsFigurenoun
a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating;
she made the best score on compulsory figuresFigureverb
judge to be probable
Figureverb
be or play a part of or in;
Elections figure prominently in every government programHow do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?Figureverb
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind;
I can't see him on horseback!I can see what will happenI can see a risk in this strategyFigureverb
make a mathematical calculation or computation
Figureverb
understand;
He didn't figure her
