symbol vs number

number vs symbol

symbol and number both are nouns.

symbol is not a verb while number is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
symbol	Yes	No	No	No
number	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, number is a hyponym of symbol; that is, number is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than symbol:

symbol: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
number: a symbol used to represent a number

Other hyponyms of symbol include stock symbol, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels, brand, mark, stain, stigma, item, token, type, nose, numeral, symbolism, lingam, pound, pound sign, printed symbol, written symbol, dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign, monogram, impression, stamp, mantle, Crown, staff, icon, mark, marker, marking, identifier, variable, button, peace sign, peace symbol.

symbol (noun)	number (noun)
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible	an item of clothing
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance	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

symbol (verb)	number (verb)
	place a limit on the number of
	determine the number or amount of
	enumerate
	give numbers to
	add up in number or quantity
	put into a group

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