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number vs designate

designate vs number

number is a noun but designate is not a noun.

number is not an adjective while designate is an adjective.

number and designate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
number Yes No Yes No
designate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, designate is a hypernym of number; that is, designate is a word with a broader meaning than number:
  • number: give numbers to
  • designate: assign a name or title to
Other hypernyms of number include denominate.
number (noun) designate (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 (adjective) designate (adjective)
appointed but not yet installed in office
number (verb) designate (verb)
place a limit on the number of design or destine
determine the number or amount of assign a name or title to
enumerate decree or designate beforehand
give numbers to indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
add up in number or quantity give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
put into a group
Difference between number and designate

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