numeral

noun

ˈnü-mə-rəl How to pronounce numeral (audio)
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 Others use numerals or one, two, and three dots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 The Washington Post reported the numerals were already visible on Tuesday. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 June 2026 The heel also includes a unique detail in its branding, which is expected to spell out Jordan’s number, 23, in Roman numerals across the left and right shoes. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 An engineer by training, Massie designed several patents — some on display in his office — as well as a debt calculator that blinks in flashing red numerals as the nation’s deficits pile up. — ABC News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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  1. digit
  2. number
Noun
  • Meanwhile, highs in the 90s for the San Joaquin Valley are a welcome change of pace from many days of consecutive triple-digit heat.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And the sales are growing by a percentage in the triple digits.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of digit
Noun
  • Higgins was also there in person to witness the bargain go down and the specific number — 10 — of dates reached.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But in older adults, the relationship between body weight and health may be more complicated than a number on the scale.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of number

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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