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number vs circumscribe

circumscribe vs number

number is a noun but circumscribe is not a noun.

number and circumscribe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
number Yes No Yes No
circumscribe No No Yes No
As verbs, circumscribe is a hypernym of number; that is, circumscribe is a word with a broader meaning than number:
  • number: place a limit on the number of
  • circumscribe: restrict or confine within limits
Other hypernyms of number include confine to, limit.
number (noun) circumscribe (noun)
an item of clothing
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
a clothing measurement
one of a series published periodically
a symbol used to represent a number
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
a short performance that is part of a longer program
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)
a numbered item in a series
a select company of people
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
number (verb) circumscribe (verb)
place a limit on the number of restrict or confine within limits
determine the number or amount of draw a line around
enumerate to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
give numbers to
add up in number or quantity
put into a group
Difference between number and circumscribe

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