NUMERICAL Definition & Meaning

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numerical

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[noo-mer-i-kuhl, nyoo-]

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adjective

of or relating to numbers; of the nature of a number.
indicating a number.
numerical symbols.
bearing or designated by a number.
expressed by numbers instead of letters.
numerical cryptography; numerical equations.
of or relating to one's skill at working with numbers, solving mathematical problems, etc..
tests for rating numerical aptitude.
Mathematics.��absolute.

numerical

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adjective

of, relating to, or denoting a number or numbers
measured or expressed in numbers
numerical value
maths
1. containing or using constants, coefficients, terms, or elements represented by numbers Compare literal
  3x² + 4y = 2 is a numerical equation
2. another word for absolute

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

numerically adverb
numericalness noun
unnumerical adjective
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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of numerical¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin numer(us) number + -ical

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Traditionally, weather forecasting relies on complex numerical weather prediction models which require vast amounts of data and supercomputers - like the ones used by the Met Office.

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The home side were ramping it up and made their numerical advantage count by whipping the ball wide to send Lowe over on one wing, then O'Brien over on the other.

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First, there is the simple presence of numerical diversity.

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Ireland took immediate advantage of their numerical advantage when, from the subsequent kick to the corner, an impressive rolling concluded with Jones over the whitewash.

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Final results, expected to be ready by late spring or early summer, will probably show a larger numerical drop after adjustments are made for the estimated number of people occupying each vehicle, tent or shelter.

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numerator numerical analysis

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