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Definition of numbered adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

numbered

adjective
 
/ˈnʌmbəd/
 
/ˈnʌmbərd/
Idioms
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  1. having a number to show that it is part of a series or list
    • The players all wear numbered shirts.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryNumbered is used with these nouns:
    • account
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Idioms
somebody’s/something’s days are numbered
  1. a person or thing will not continue to live, exist or be successful for much longer
    • His days as leader of the party are numbered.
    • Whatever the protests, the school’s days are numbered and it will be closed down.
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