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Numbers are symbols for distinguishing identities. One way of using numbers as symbols is [[Wikidata Q identifier]] in Wikidata. | Numbers are symbols for distinguishing identities. One way of using numbers as symbols is [[Wikidata Q identifier]] in Wikidata. | ||
=Important References= | =Important References= | ||
[[Tobiaz Dantzig]] has a book called: [[Book/Number: The language of science|Number: The language of science]]<ref>{{:Book/Number: The language of science}}</ref>. | [[Tobiaz Dantzig]] has a book called: [[Book/Number: The language of science|Number: The language of science]]<ref name="number">{{:Book/Number: The language of science}}</ref>. | ||
=Quotation= | =Quotation= | ||
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Or else that numbers wax till ten they reach | Or else that numbers wax till ten they reach | ||
And then from one begin their rhythm anew. | And then from one begin their rhythm anew. | ||
— Ovid, Fasti, III. | — Ovid, Fasti, III<ref name="number">Chapter 1, Figerpints, Page 1</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 08:21, 29 March 2022
Numbers are symbols for distinguishing identities. One way of using numbers as symbols is Wikidata Q identifier in Wikidata.
Important References
Tobiaz Dantzig has a book called: Number: The language of science[1].
Quotation
Ten cycles of the moon the Roman year comprised: This number then was held in high esteem, Because, perhaps, on fingers we are wont to count, Or that a woman in twice five months brings forth, Or else that numbers wax till ten they reach And then from one begin their rhythm anew. — Ovid, Fasti, III[1].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dantzig, Tobias (2005). Number: The language of science. local page: Pi Press. ISBN 0-13-185627-8. Cite error: Invalid
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