numeral
noun
a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number; number.
numerals
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pluralof numeral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By first and second grade, problems become more symbolic, are presented verbally and use numerals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Its chic leather case opened like a compact mirror, revealing a silver face with Roman numerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Named after the Roman numerals of its rebellious 54-hole concept, LIV certainly managed to disrupt the status quo.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
A large digital clock appeared at the start of each episode, with bright numerals showing the current time in 24-hour format, as Bauer raced against the clock to avert disaster.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
Behind the three empty judges’ chairs, a great round-faced clock with Roman numerals was embedded into the wall.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
