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numerical Definition

nu·meri·cal (no̵̅o̅ mer′i kəl, nyo̵̅o̅-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, number
  2. in or by numbers
  3. denoting (a) number
  4. expressed by numbers, not by letters
  5. Math. designating or of value regardless of sign the numerical value of -3 is 3

numerical Related Forms
nu·mer′i·cally adverb
numerical Synonyms

numerical

modif.

arithmetical, mathematical, fractional, exponential, logarithmic, differential, integral, digital, binary; see also statistical.

numerical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • simulation: Computer tools to take the pain out of numerical simulations.
  • semigroup: These elements are called special gaps of the numerical semigroup.
  • computation: They all require a certain amount of numerical computation.
  • aperture: And I adjust the aperture diaphragm to 75 % of the numerical aperture.
  • modeling: Candidates should have a strong research record and expertise in numerical modeling.
  • approximation: Unusual features: The computations are exact, free of numerical approximation.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: E.g. br / attribute values must be quoted even when purely numerical.
  • not: The work of Barbara Thiering, tho not numerical, depends upon word codes and time codes, and seems just as incredible.
  • simply: The problem was not simply numerical but also political.
  • then: They are in alphabetical and then numerical order but the actual process of cataloging them all will be a massive task.
  • even: You ask the questions in a variety of formats, including true or false, multiple choice or even numerical.
  • possibly: Your site should combine information in text, graphical and possibly numerical format.

Used with adjective complement

  • use: The project has been funded to investigate the causes of cardio vascular problems and cancer using numerical modeling.