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numerate¹ Definition

nu·mer·ate (no̵̅o̅mər āt′, nyo̵̅o̅-)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

  1. enumerate
  2. to read as words (numbers expressed in figures)

Etymology: < L numeratus, pp. of numerare: see number & -ate

numerate² Definition

nu·mer·ate (no̵̅o̅mər it, nyo̵̅o̅-)

adjective

Chiefly Brit. able to understand basic mathematical concepts and perform basic operations

Etymology: < L numerus, number + (liter)ate

numerate² Related Forms

nu·mera·cy (--ə sē) noun

numerate Synonyms

numerate

v.

numerate Usage Examples

Object

  • measure: The Panel will numerate the various measures of a submission's performance.
  • people: They are going to broaden recruitment to numerate people with a wide background.

Preposition: with

ability: You must be highly numerate with the ability to analyze information and prepare reports.

Modifies a noun

  • discipline: Physics is also a numerate discipline which means using mathematics in the context of solving problems.
  • graduate: Higham Group were looking for numerate graduates with a 2:1.
  • degree: T his ability is not reliant on having studied a numerate degree.
  • subject: The module is optional for students with a first degree in a numerate subject.
  • science: You should have a good degree in mathematics, physics, oceanography or a similar numerate science.
  • candidate: This is a discipline for the highly numerate candidate with a degree in something like business, finance or mathematics.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: They must be highly numerate, organized with a keen commercial mind.
  • very: The ideal candidate will be very numerate, with an ability to understand complex problems and an ability to present a. .
  • reasonably: Experience & Training Some retail experience would be useful but any reasonably numerate person could pick up the skills necessary.
  • not: The public are, in the main, not numerate and respond to issues of risk with emotion rather than logic.

Used with adjective complement

become: Numeracy Promoting maths and encouraging your child to become numerate at home.

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