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.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
What the new study does provide is a numerical estimate of the stress in the fault system, said Michael Oskin, a professor of geology at UC Davis who was not involved with the study.
—
Velvet Wu
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
To address that, the AHA research suggests using the same numerical target for LDL-C as for apoB when setting treatment goals.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Actual reviews, which will produce a numerical Rotten Tomatoes score, will arrive later this week, closer to the film’s release.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for numerical
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“Numerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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