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numerical

 

[njuːˈmɛrɪkəl ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to numbers or a system of numbers.

Synonyms

number-based, numeric, quantitative.

Examples of usage

  • Numerical analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with algorithms for obtaining numerical solutions to problems.
  • The students were working on numerical problems involving complex equations.
  • His research focused on numerical methods for solving differential equations.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Expressed in numbers; measurable.

Synonyms

countable, measurable, quantifiable.

Examples of usage

  • The numerical value of the company's assets was increasing.
  • She provided numerical data to support her argument.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A numeral or number.

Synonyms

number, numeral.

Examples of usage

  • The numerical '5' represents the quantity of five.
  • She struggled with remembering numerical values during the test.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from Latin 'numericus', which means 'of a number'.
  • It evolved through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages.

Mathematics

  • Numerical methods are techniques by which mathematical problems are formulated so that they can be solved with arithmetic operations.
  • This word is often used in statistics to describe data that can be represented in a numerical form.

Education

  • Numerical literacy is vital in everyday life, helping people manage finances and understand measurements.
  • Teaching methods often emphasize numerical skills to prepare students for real-world problem-solving.

Pop Culture

  • Numerical references are common in music and movies, like in scores or box office numbers.
  • The popularity of competitive games often revolves around numerical scores and rankings.

Psychology

  • Studies show that understanding numerical information is linked to better decision-making skills.
  • Cognitive psychology explores how we perceive and interpret numerical data, affecting our judgment.

Translations

Translations of the word "numerical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 numérico

🇮🇳 संख्यात्मक

🇩🇪 numerisch

🇮🇩 numerik

🇺🇦 числовий

🇵🇱 numeryczny

🇯🇵 数値の

🇫🇷 numérique

🇪🇸 numérico

🇹🇷 sayısal

🇰🇷 수치의

🇸🇦 عددي

🇨🇿 numerický

🇸🇰 numerický

🇨🇳 数值的

🇸🇮 številčni

🇮🇸 tölulegur

🇰🇿 сандық

🇬🇪 რიცხვითი

🇦🇿 sayısal

🇲🇽 numérico

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,108, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.