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numeral

noun

ˈnü-mə-rəl

Definition of numeral

as in digit

a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4

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Recent Examples of numeral The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 By first and second grade, problems become more symbolic, are presented verbally and use numerals. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Since the Comey affair, the numbers have been showing up more in protests against Trump—most recently written in huge numerals on grass on the National Mall earlier in June. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Others use numerals or one, two, and three dots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral

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In-production models in the Panthère, Santos and Tank collections also saw double-digit annual price gains, according to the report.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Those casting mail ballots would need to write a four-digit PIN on the back of the return envelope.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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And the number of buyers -- roughly 929,000 -- represented the fewest on record dating back to 2013, while the tally of sellers jumped to its highest level since 2020.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of number

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