numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
| \ nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl
, nyu̇-\
, nyu̇-\
Definition of numerical
1
: of or relating to numbers
the numerical superiority of the enemy
2
: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical standing in a class a numerical code
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Other Words from numerical
numerically
\ nu̇-ˈmer-i-k(ə-)lē
, nyu̇- \
adverb
, nyu̇- \
adverb
Examples of numerical in a Sentence
The files are organized according to a numerical system.
The files are in numerical order.
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These are often the most damaging hazards, though they aren’t taken into account by the numerical category, which is measured only by wind speed. — Adam Sobel, New York Times, "A Storm Expert’s View: Dorian’s Damage Remains Impossible to Predict," 1 Sep. 2019 The markings include an NM in a block square, a 925 numerical mark and a logo that appears to be a flying bird encased in quotes. — Brenda Yenke, cleveland.com, "Planes, trains capture our enthusiasm: Yenke Peddler antiques," 29 Aug. 2019 Victim upon examining her checking account noticed 2 checks had been written and cashed that were out of numerical order. — Houston Chronicle, "Memorial Villages Police Department weekly report," 26 Aug. 2019 In one version of the game of Kelly pool the balls must be pocketed in numerical order except for the eight, which must be saved for last. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Language insights into the games that people play," 22 June 2019 The appeals court disagreed, saying the Facebook system described in the suit — using equipment that can store phone numbers and then dial them automatically, in numerical order or at random — was covered by the law. — Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, "Court says class-action suit over Facebook robocalls may move forward," 13 June 2019 Stewart’s name soon will join Fingers’ in the numerical tribute. — Steve Kroner, SFChronicle.com, "A’s honor longtime pitcher Dave Stewart by retiring his No. 34," 25 Aug. 2019 New Balance starts with the leather and the newest addition to the factory floor, a numerical control cutting machine from Italian manufacturer Comelz. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Everything That Goes Into Making a New Balance Sneaker," 23 Aug. 2019 It has been used to flag errors, usually numerical typos, in journal articles going back decades. — David Adam, Scientific American, "How a Data Detective Exposed Suspicious Medical Trials," 6 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'numerical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for numerical
numerical
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of numerical
: of or relating to numbers or a system of numbers
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numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
| \ nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl
, nyu̇-\
, nyu̇-\
Kids Definition of numerical
: of or relating to numbers : stated in numbers
numerical order
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