color by number
"Color by number" activities are popular educational tools for children that combine art and number recognition.
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Definition
A2Children's Activities
(educational, recreational)A coloring exercise where a picture is divided into numbered sections, each corresponding to a specific color.
Example
- The child enjoyed completing the color by number picture of a dinosaur.
- Color by number books are great for teaching kids about colors and numbers.
B1Art and Design
(technique)A method where an image is created by filling in numbered areas with assigned colors.
Example
- The artist used a color by number technique to create the mural.
- Color by number kits are popular among hobbyists who enjoy painting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "color by number":
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