numerate

verb

nu·​mer·​ate ˈnü-mə-ˌrāt How to pronounce numerate (audio)
ˈnyü-
numerated; numerating
Synonyms of numeratenext

Examples of numerate in a Sentence

numerate the dish's ingredients for me I don't have the time to numerate all the reasons, so I'll offer just a few.
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Meanwhile, California’s Democratic officials recently approved new math standards that would end advanced math in elementary and middle school and Oregon’s have abolished the requirement that high school graduates be literate and numerate. Frederick M. Hess and Michael McShane, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin numerātus, past participle of numerāre "to count, number entry 2"

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of numerate was in 1657

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“Numerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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numerate

verb
nu·​mer·​ate ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrāt How to pronounce numerate (audio)
numerated; numerating

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