number among

number among

1. To rank or be included alongside other like people or things within some limited group, list, or category. Her discovery numbers among the most important contributions in all of modern medical science. During the prime of his career, Jones numbered among the best boxers in the world.
2. To include or rank someone or something alongside other like people or things within some limited group, list, or category. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "number" and "among." I can honestly say that I would number this book among my favorites of all time. He numbers General McCarthy among the finest military leaders the country has ever seen.
See also: among, number
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

number someone or something among something

to include someone or something in a group of something. I number her among my best friends. I number this product among the most popular developed during the past year.
See also: among, number
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • number with
  • rank above
  • rank above (someone or something)
  • ranking
  • rank below (someone or something)
  • alongside
  • alongside of
  • rank higher than (one)
  • pull rank, to
  • some rights reserved
References in classic literature
He felt certain he had passed; but next day, when he went up to the examination buildings to see the result posted on the door, he was astounded not to find his number among those who had satisfied the examiners.
Of Human Bondage
Leo Hunter--is proud to number among her acquaintance all those who have rendered themselves celebrated by their works and talents.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club
We could even easily believe that for a goodly number among them la Esmeralda was only a pretext, if thieves needed pretexts.
Notre Dame de Paris
"I happen to number among my friends the loveliest woman in the world.
American
There are 280 bilateral activities lined up between the Philippines and US for 2019, the biggest number among allies and partners within the jurisdiction of the US Indo-Pacific Command.
Philippines, US hold joint military drills to boost interoperability
Joyce Nzau presented an OB number among other critical documents in court to support her claims.
Woman proves two cops took bribe to fix her
A good number among these teachers are those who have completed their 10 to 15 years service on deputation in FDE and they fulfill all the requirements of wedlock policy introduced in 2013.
Teachers working on deputation in FDE under wedlock policy demand regularization of service
He had said that there is an acute shortage of forests in Pakistan as the country is at the eighth number among the countries with forest covers in the world.He expressed regret over the elimination of forests in Changa Manga, Mian Chunnu and Kundian by land grabbers and vowed to reclaim these lands and convert them into forests.
1.2m trees to be planted in Balochistan: CM
He said that there is an acute shortage of forests in Pakistan as the country is at the 8th number among the countries with forest covers in the world.
PM expresses commitment to increase forest cover in country
Deceased was a student of Grade VI and was on second number among five siblings.
Skeleton of boy found
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the number of Hindu voters before 2013 polls was 1.40 million now it has reached to 1.77 million, the highest number among the minorities registered voters'.
1.77 mln Hindu registered voters to elect NA, PA members
The UAE riased $2.2 billion of capital compared to $3.5 billion in the region last year, the highest number among the MENA countries.
Gulf IPO market has another strong year
The people from the Kokan region of the Indian State of Maharashtra, constitute a sizable number among the Indian expats in the Gulf region.
Kokan Mela: An event to celebrate Kokani culture in Dubai
A QUARTER of people who remortgaged last month expect the base rate to rise in the next year - double the number among those who remortgaged in September.
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