numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 
nyu̇-
1
: of or relating to numbers
the numerical superiority of the enemy
2
: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical standing in a class
a numerical code
Examples of numerical in a Sentence
The files are organized according to a numerical system.
The files are in numerical order.
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Russia’s strategy hinges on leveraging its numerical superiority in troops, artillery, and other warfighting materiel to prevail in a prolonged war of attrition.
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Maresca’s aim is to control games by creating numerical superiority on the ball.
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This numerical system maintains order in a stressful, time-sensitive situation.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Maresca’s aim is to control games by creating numerical superiority on the ball.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
This numerical system maintains order in a stressful, time-sensitive situation.
—Jon Hart, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
The company recently started shipping the next generation of these machines, known as high numerical aperture, or High NA.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for numerical
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“Numerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to numbers
2
: shown in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical order
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