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

The threat was circumvented because Japan, an ally, voluntarily agreed to numeric quotas, forcing its exports into luxury brands and moving some of its manufacturing to the U.S. —Chris Bataille, Fortune, 23 May 2024

Next, create a secret numeric code in the settings menu for the folder. —PCMAG, 15 May 2024

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