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In [[mathematics]], a '''number''' was an object represented by a '''numeral''' used to depict a qualitative value that could be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from [[counting]] to performing more complex mathematical functions. They were generally assigned for purposes of identification or prioritization. |
In [[mathematics]], a '''number''' was an object represented by a '''numeral''' used to depict a qualitative value that could be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from [[counting]] to performing more complex mathematical functions. They were generally assigned for purposes of identification or prioritization. |
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+ | Numbers could be said to be [[odd number|odd]] or [[even number|even]] ({{TOS|Court Martial|The Deadly Years}}, {{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|The Ascent}}), and positive or negative. ({{ENT|The Expanse}}) There were also at least six [[prime number]]s. ({{TNG|Allegiance}}) |
[[Harry Mudd]]'s [[Mudd androids|androids]] were each numbered from 1 to 500. ({{TOS|I, Mudd}}) |
[[Harry Mudd]]'s [[Mudd androids|androids]] were each numbered from 1 to 500. ({{TOS|I, Mudd}}) |
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"Welcome to Sickbay. Take a number."
In mathematics, a number was an object represented by a numeral used to depict a qualitative value that could be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from counting to performing more complex mathematical functions. They were generally assigned for purposes of identification or prioritization.
Numbers could be said to be odd or even (TOS: "Court Martial", "The Deadly Years", DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "The Ascent"), and positive or negative. (ENT: "The Expanse") There were also at least six prime numbers. (TNG: "Allegiance")
Harry Mudd's androids were each numbered from 1 to 500. (TOS: "I, Mudd")
Numbers with significant meanings
- One (1)
- See: Number one
- Two (2)
- See: Pair
- Three (3)
- TNG: "Cause and Effect"
- Twelve (12)
- See: Dozen
- Twenty (20)
- See: Score
- Twenty-one (21)
- According to Data, the card game known as "blackjack", also known as "21", "a number which defines the object of the game." (TNG: "The Royale")
- One-hundred forty-four (144)
- See: Gross
Numbers particularly frequently referenced in Star Trek include 47, and 4077, the latter as an in-joke reference to M*A*S*H.
See also
- Employee number
- Fraction
- Lot number
- Omega constant
- Order of magnitude
- Phone number
- Pi
- Registry number
- Roman numeral
- Serial number