# AMAZON.Number
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Converts words or numbers that express a number into digits, including decimal numbers. The following table shows how the `AMAZON.Number` slot type captures numeric words.


| Input | Response | 
| --- | --- | 
| one hundred twenty three point four five | 123.45 | 
| one hundred twenty three dot four five | 123.45 | 
| point four two | 0.42 | 
| point forty two | 0.42 | 
| 232.998 | 232.998 | 
| 50 | 50 | 
| -15 | -15 | 
| minus 15 | -15 | 
| minus fifteen point two four five | -15.245 |