Synonyms of whole number

whole number

noun

as in number

a character used to represent a mathematical value

since percentages have been rounded off to whole numbers, the total will not be exactly equal to 100%

Synonyms & Similar Words

• number
• digit
• figure
• integer
• symbol
• numeral
• numeric
• fraction
• decimal
• cipher

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of whole number

For example, the set {2, 4, 8, 16, …}, in which each number doubles the one before it, is so spread out along the number line that it’s said to make up 0% of the whole numbers. —Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024

If a category only has eight to 19 entrants submit for consideration, the formula to determine how many nomination slots is: divide the number of total submissions by four, and then round to the nearest whole number. —Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 July 2024

Astronomical-difficulty scores, which are combined on each event with an execution score out of 10, allow Biles to win competitions by whole numbers as most of her peers fight for half-tenths. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024

Some positions are listed as not whole numbers because of part time employees. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2024