Numerical Meaning in English

word

US

nuˈmɛɹəkəɫ/, /nuˈmɛɹɪkəɫ

noo-MER-ih-kuhl

UK

njuːmˈɛɹɪkəl

nyoo-MER-ih-kuhl

Definition

Related to numbers or expressed in the form of numbers.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, most commonly used in academic, scientific, or technical contexts. Typical collocations: 'numerical value', 'numerical data', 'numerical order'. Do not confuse with 'numerous' (meaning 'many').

• Spanish: numérico
• Portuguese (BR): numérico
• Portuguese (PT): numérico
• Chinese (Simplified): 数字的
• Chinese (Traditional): 數字的
• Hindi: संख्यात्मक
• Arabic: عددي
• Bengali: সংখ্যাত্মক
• Russian: числовой
• Japanese: 数値の - 数的な
• Vietnamese: số học - thuộc về số
• Korean: 수치의 - 숫자의
• Turkish: sayısal
• Urdu: عددی
• Indonesian: numerik - berupa angka

Example Sentences

The results are shown in numerical order.

basic

Please write the numerical value of each answer.

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She analyzed the numerical data from the survey.

basic

Do you prefer numerical grades or letter grades?

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The report is easy to read because all the information is in a clear numerical format.

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He has a strong numerical background, so he excels at finance jobs.

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