Number vs. Scalar

Difference Between Number and Scalar
Numbernoun
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
Zero, one, -1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.Scalaradjective
(mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction
Numbernoun
(countable) A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.Scalaradjective
(computer science) Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)
Numbernoun
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 .Scalaradjective
Of, or relating to scale
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.Scalaradjective
(music) Of or pertaining to a musical scale.
Numbernoun
Quantity.
Any number of people can be reading from a given repository at a time.Scalarnoun
(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector
Numbernoun
A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
Her passport number is C01X864TN.Scalarnoun
(electronics) An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input
Numbernoun
A telephone number.
Scalarnoun
a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
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.Scalaradjective
of or relating to a directionless magnitude;
scalar implicaturesNumbernoun
Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.
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".Numbernoun
A person.
Numbernoun
An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.
Numbernoun
A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.
Numbernoun
(dated) An issue of a periodical publication.
the latest number of a magazineNumberverb
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).
Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.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.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 thousandNumbernoun
a concept of quantity derived from zero and units;
every number has a unique position in the sequenceNumbernoun
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 didNumbernoun
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;
she refused to give them her Social Security numberNumbernoun
the number is used in calling a particular telephone;
he has an unlisted numberNumbernoun
a symbol used to represent a number;
he learned to write the numerals before he went to schoolNumbernoun
one of a series published periodically;
she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waitingroomNumbernoun
a select company of people;
I hope to become one of their number before I dieNumbernoun
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 numberNumbernoun
an item of merchandise offered for sale;
she preferred the black nylon numberthis sweater is an all-wool numberNumbernoun
a clothing measurement;
a number 13 shoeNumberverb
add up in number or quantity;
The bills amounted to $2,000The bill came to $2,000Numberverb
give numbers to;
You should number the pages of the thesisNumberverb
enumerate;
We must number the names of the great mathematiciansNumberverb
put into a group;
The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its membersNumberverb
determine the number or amount of;
Can you count the books on your shelf?Count your changeNumberverb
place a limit on the number of