numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 
nyu̇-
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
Examples of numerical in a Sentence
The files are organized according to a numerical system.
The files are in numerical order.
Recent Examples on the Web
While letter grades may remain constant, the underlying numerical score may have gone up or down from the previous year.
—
Monica Brich, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
The passcodes—numerical pins that are an extra layer of security for AT&T accounts—were released online alongside select personal data such as full names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and birth dates, AT&T said.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Following its usual procedure, the club released a numerical lineup first, followed by a formation for reference closer to kickoff.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Think genres, not numbers Reading goals don't always have to be numerical.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Rethink The Importance Of The College Essay Duke University has made significant changes to its admissions process by no longer assigning numerical ratings to applicants' standardized test scores and essays.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
During World War II, Allied armies with air superiority and crushing numerical advantages still failed against such defenses in Operations Epsom, Goodwood and Market Garden and the battles of Monte Cassino, the Siegfried Line and Villers-Bocage in 1944-45.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2024
This is by far the state's biggest numerical loss and also the largest percentage loss.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Fragments not in alphabetical order, not in numerical order, not in chronological order, but out of order, like me.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 15 Mar. 2024
Monica Brich, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
The passcodes—numerical pins that are an extra layer of security for AT&T accounts—were released online alongside select personal data such as full names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and birth dates, AT&T said.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Following its usual procedure, the club released a numerical lineup first, followed by a formation for reference closer to kickoff.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Think genres, not numbers Reading goals don't always have to be numerical.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Rethink The Importance Of The College Essay Duke University has made significant changes to its admissions process by no longer assigning numerical ratings to applicants' standardized test scores and essays.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
During World War II, Allied armies with air superiority and crushing numerical advantages still failed against such defenses in Operations Epsom, Goodwood and Market Garden and the battles of Monte Cassino, the Siegfried Line and Villers-Bocage in 1944-45.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2024
This is by far the state's biggest numerical loss and also the largest percentage loss.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Fragments not in alphabetical order, not in numerical order, not in chronological order, but out of order, like me.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Numerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to numbers
2
: shown in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical order
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