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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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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  1. digit
  2. number
Noun
  • Backlog stands at $496 billion, growing triple digits, and AWS's AI business and custom chips business each crossed a $25 billion annual run rate.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare for possibly slippery and muddy mosh pits at Shaky Knees or an evening inside because some stormy weather is expected Saturday in Atlanta, even while feels-like temperatures will climb to triple digits.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of digit
Noun
  • The number of North American bumblebees have fallen nearly 50% since 1974.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Take Lili Reinhart in New York, who donned a green and pink Elie Saab number from the house’s spring 2004 collection, wearing it to the Love Hypothesis premiere.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of number

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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