numerator

noun

nu·mer·a·tor | \ ˈnü-mə-ˌrā-tər,

ˈnyü-\

Definition of numerator

1 : the part of a fraction that is above the line and signifies the number to be divided by the denominator

2 : one that numbers

Examples of numerator in a Sentence

The numerator in the fraction 3/5 is 3.

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More candidates competing for fewer votes has left Democrats grappling with both a numerator and denominator problem in Orange County. — Ronald Brownstein, CNN, "How Democrats' California dream got twisted," 5 June 2018 But this reflects the denominator rising, not the numerator shrinking: investment relative to GDP is in line with 1990s levels. — The Economist, "Six muddles about share buy-backs," 31 May 2018

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The first known use of numerator was in 1539

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numerator

noun

English Language Learners Definition of numerator

mathematics : the number in a fraction that is above the line and that is divided by the number below the line

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numerator

noun

nu·mer·a·tor | \ ˈnü-mə-ˌrā-tər,

ˈnyü-\

Kids Definition of numerator

: the part of a fraction that is above the line 3 is the numerator of the fraction ³/₅.

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