numerical
/nju:'merikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or expressed as numbers: Pertaining to the use, representation, or measurement involving numbers.
- Denoting a number: Serving to indicate a number or a position in a sequence.
- Having the ability to work with numbers: Involving or requiring skill in arithmetic or quantitative reasoning.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The report presented the data in both graphical and numerical form for clarity.
- Please enter your numerical PIN to access the account.
- She has strong numerical skills, which are essential for her job in data analysis.
Advanced Usage
"Numerical analysis": A branch of mathematics that deals with developing and analyzing methods to obtain numerical solutions to complex mathematical problems.
- The engineer used numerical analysis to simulate the fluid dynamics.
"Numerical superiority": A condition of having a greater number, as in a military or competitive context.
- Their victory was largely due to their numerical superiority on the battlefield.
Variants and Related Words
Numerically (adverb): In a way that involves or is expressed by numbers.
- The two groups were numerically equal.
Numeracy (noun): The ability to understand and work with numbers.
- Basic numeracy is a fundamental life skill.
Synonyms
- Mathematical: Relating to mathematics.
- Quantitative: Measurable by quantity.
- Arithmetical: Relating to arithmetic.
Related Phrases
Numerical value: A value expressed as a number.
- The numerical value of the constant is approximately 3.14.
Numerical order: Arrangement according to numbers, typically in ascending or descending sequence.
- The files were arranged in numerical order.
Adjective
- relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
- tests for rating numerical aptitude
- a mathematical whiz
- of or relating to or denoting numbers
- a numeral adjective
- measured or expressed in numbers
- numerical value
- the numerical superiority of the enemy