numerical

American  

[noo-mer-i-kuhl, nyoo-] / nuˈmɛr ɪ kəl, nyu- /

Also numeric

adjective

1. of or relating to numbers; of the nature of a number.

2. indicating a number.

   numerical symbols.

3. bearing or designated by a number.

4. expressed by numbers instead of letters.

   numerical cryptography; numerical equations.

5. of or relating to one's skill at working with numbers, solving mathematical problems, etc..

   tests for rating numerical aptitude.

6. Mathematics. absolute.

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numerical British  

/ njuːˈmɛrɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or denoting a number or numbers

2. measured or expressed in numbers

   numerical value

3. 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 Word Forms

• numerically adverb
• numericalness noun
• unnumerical adjective

Etymology

Origin of numerical

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

Example Sentences

Professor Gareth Collins of Imperial College London attended the 2009 debate about the crater's origin and contributed the numerical simulations used in the new research.

From Science Daily

The company said a numerical improvement in progression-free survival was observed in the trial and that the drug combination was well tolerated, with adverse events consistent with the known safety profiles of each treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal

And at GCSE, there was a proposal to move to the grading system used in England and Wales, where a numerical system from 9-1 is used where 9 is the highest grade.

From BBC

The findings were further tested through numerical simulations in both the frequency and time domains.

From Science Daily

Despite Russian air superiority and numerical advantages, Ukrainian forces and local volunteers slowed, halted and ultimately rolled back Russia’s assault on the capital.

From The Wall Street Journal