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numerical

nu·me·ri·cal

UK/n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ US/n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kɫ̩/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

measured or expressed in numbers

  • “numerical value”
  • “the numerical superiority of the enemy”
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2.

of or relating to or denoting numbers

  • “a numeral adjective”
  • “numerical analysis”
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3.

designated by or expressed in numbers

  • “numerical symbols”
  • “a very simple numeric code”
  • “numerical equations”
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4.

relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers

  • “tests for rating numerical aptitude”
  • “a mathematical whiz”
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Origin

From numeric + -al.

Phrases

  • numerical adjective
  • numerical analysis
  • numerical control
  • numerical derivative
  • numerical differentiation
  • numerical grid
  • numerical integration
  • numerical linear algebra

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