numeric

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adjective

nu·​mer·​ic nu̇-ˈmer-ik 

nyu̇-

: numerical

especially : denoting a number or a system of numbers

a numeric code

a numeric sign

numeric

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noun

: number, numeral

Synonyms

Noun

• digit
• figure
• integer
• number
• numeral
• whole number

Examples of numeric in a Sentence

Noun

in addition to the standard alphabetical letters and numerics, the keyboard features rows of special characters

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Leveraging in-vitro data, Lauder is further able to suss out the potential numeric level of an SPF. IFF, meanwhile, uses a proprietary tool called the IFF Scentcube, which analyzes data using AI technology. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024

In a new body of work on view at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University in Raleigh, N.C., Roland has transformed these ID numbers from wrongfully incarcerated individuals in North Carolina into numeric portraits–people as represented by numbers. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

Noun

The diminished Northeast population appears to be driven by New York, which ranks first in both numeric and per capita population decline. —Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2022

That’s the second-largest numeric gain behind Texas, which has a larger overall population. —Ian Hodgson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably borrowed from French numérique, from Latin numerus number entry 1 + French -ique -ic entry 1

Noun

derivative of numeric entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1878, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

numeric

adjective

nu·​mer·​ic

n(y)u̇-ˈmer-ik

: numerical

especially : indicating a number or a system of numbers

a numeric code