
Number
Instruction Clarity
Use 'number' when giving clear, specific instructions involving quantities.

Please bring me a number of boxes specified on the list.
Avoid Vagueness
Saying 'a large number' can be vague; be specific if it's important.

A large number of people attended, around two thousand.
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