Thesaurus results for NUMERATE

numerate

verb

ˈnü-mə-ˌrāt

Definition of numerate

as in to list

to make a list of numerate the dish's ingredients for me

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as in to recite

to specify one after another I don't have the time to numerate all the reasons, so I'll offer just a few

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Recent Examples of numerate 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

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In tracking a potential illness in the locker room, wide receiver Jonathan Mingo popped up on the injury report on Wednesday with an illness and was listed as questionable.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Her resume listed a 2000 associate’s degree in general studies and a 2024 medical-assistant diploma from an adult school.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of list

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Judging from the first episode, the show is less about reciting peak positions and more focused on the stories surrounding those numbers.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
After solving the mystery of his predecessor Hal Jordan’s (Kyle Chandler) death, Stewart claims Jordan’s power ring as his own, recites his oath and jets off toward his next adventure.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of recite

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Start With Decisions, Not Use Cases When starting new projects, organizations usually begin by inventorying possible AI use cases.

— Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
To inventory their emissions, carbon’s bookkeepers first consult the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventory

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The executive, who was named chief digital officer in 2023, details Fox News’ push over the past decade to try to expand the brand to younger audiences via the Fox Nation streaming platform and a big new podcast slate, among other efforts.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
According to the task force, internal FBI emails throughout February detailed the frequency of her contacts with various people, using metadata rather than message contents.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

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