Synonyms of numbers

numbers 1 of 2

noun

plural of number

as in calculation

the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value

if you believe the president's numbers, we can afford these new programs and still have tax cuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculation
• math
• arithmetic
• figures
• mathematics
• computation
• figuring
• calculus
• reckoning
• number crunching
• estimation
• multiplication
• ciphering
• measurement
• addition
• subtraction
• assessment
• calibration
• evaluation
• division
• appraisal
• valuation
• mensuration

numbers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of number

1

as in counts

to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added

number those apples and tell me how many you have

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counts
• tells
• computes
• checks
• calculates
• tables
• enumerates
• totals
• adds (up)
• tallies
• marks
• tabulates
• recounts
• ticks (off)
• reckons

2

as in averages

to have a total of

the full-time staff numbers 30 people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• averages
• totals
• aggregates
• sums (to or into)
• amounts (to)
• counts (up to)
• comes (to)
• comprises
• adds up (to)
• reaches
• clocks in at
• measures
• constitutes
• equals
• makes up
• composes

3

as in includes

to have as part of a whole

is numbered among the great minds of our times

Synonyms & Similar Words

• includes
• contains
• involves
• encompasses
• entails
• carries
• takes in
• embraces
• subsumes
• comprehends
• comprises
• has
• consists (of)
• brackets
• receives
• forms
• possesses
• owns
• admits
• incorporates
• holds
• constitutes
• embodies
• integrates
• makes
• composes
• assimilates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaves (out)
• excludes
• omits
• prevents
• prohibits
• bars
• precludes
• misses out
• refuses
• bans
• denies
• rejects
• rules out
• eliminates
• excepts
• debars
• loses
• misplaces
• mislays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of numbers

Verb

The death of the 2-year-old female panther marks the 13th this year for the endangered species, whose population only numbers a couple hundred, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. —Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025

The ball crew, which numbers about 300 in total, is decked out in gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the Open’s official outfitter. —Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

What To Know South Korea's active-duty force now numbers 450,000, down by about 110,000 from 2019, with 17 divisions having been disbanded or merged. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025