Definition of numeralnext
as in digit
a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4

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Recent Examples of numeral Their kindergarten lesson plan will likely include counting, number recognition, writing numerals, simple math facts, and identifying shapes. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 4 Sep. 2026 The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 By first and second grade, problems become more symbolic, are presented verbally and use numerals. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Since the Comey affair, the numbers have been showing up more in protests against Trump—most recently written in huge numerals on grass on the National Mall earlier in June. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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Noun
  • Mail-in voters would list the last four digits of their ID on their ballot envelope.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For example, while leafing through tables of logarithms, astronomer Simon Newcomb noticed that the pages for values starting with the digit 1 were significantly more worn than the others.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The number of enrollees grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when enhanced subsidies became available through the American Rescue Plan Act and Inflation Reduction Act, both signed into law by President Biden.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Trump in early October publicly gave out Cotton's cellphone number in a dramatic attempt to pressure the senator to change his mind.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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