Background for nos

nos

/nɒz/ /noʊz/

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A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval

Examples :

"After I asked my parents if I could stay out late, all I heard were resolute nos. "

language word negative

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A vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

Examples :

"The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and two "nos"."

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An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

Examples :

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

Examples :

"The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke."

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An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.

Examples :

"The equation e^{ipi}+1=0 includes the most important numbers: 1, 0, pi, i, and e."

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(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.

Examples :

"Horse number 5 won the race."

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Examples :

"Any number of people can be reading from a given repository at a time."

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A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.

Examples :

"Her passport number is C01X864TN."

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A telephone number.

Examples :

"Please give me your nos so I can call you later. "

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(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.

Examples :

"Adjectives and nouns should agree in gender, number, and case."

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(in the plural) Poetic metres; verses, rhymes.

Examples :

"While studying poetry, the student struggled to understand the intricacies of the different nos and their rhythmic patterns. "

literature language writing style

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A performance; especially, a single song or song and dance routine within a larger show.

Examples :

"For his second number, he sang "The Moon Shines Bright"."

music entertainment stage dance

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Examples :

""Every nos deserves respect, regardless of their background." "

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An item of clothing, particularly a stylish one.

Examples :

""She wore a beautiful nos to the party, a sleek dress that turned heads." "

appearance style wear item

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A marijuana cigarette, or joint; also, a quantity of marijuana bought form a dealer.

Examples :

"He sold his friend a nos for five dollars. "

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An issue of a periodical publication.

Examples :

"the latest number of a magazine"

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A large amount, in contrast to a smaller amount; numerical preponderance.

Examples :

"While the team lacked individual stars, their nos in the number of players who always showed up to practice gave them a consistent edge. "