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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This means a child should be able to count a set of 10 or 15 tokens or blocks, recognize numerals up to 10 and match a set of objects with the correct numeral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 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
I wished that the book’s sections, numbered I through X, had names in addition to their Roman numerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
"You might be feeling a familiar vexation at the sight of these two formerly innocuous numerals," Dictionary.com said, addressing parents as it announced the winner this week.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
It was kind of old-fashioned, with Roman numerals and a leather band, and I hadn’t been sure Sal would like it.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
