NUMERIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does numeric mean?
• NUMERIC (adjective)
The adjective NUMERIC has 3 senses:
1. of or relating to or denoting numbers
2. measured or expressed in numbers
3. designated by or expressed in numbers
Familiarity information: NUMERIC used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• NUMERIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to or denoting numbers
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
numeral; numeric; numerical
Context examples:
a numeral adjective / numerical analysis
Pertainym:
number (a concept of quantity derived from zero and units)
Meaning:
Measured or expressed in numbers
Synonyms:
numerical; numeric
Context examples:
numerical value / the numerical superiority of the enemy
Similar:
quantitative (expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement)
Meaning:
Designated by or expressed in numbers
Synonyms:
numeric; numerical
Context examples:
numerical symbols / a very simple numeric code / numerical equations
Similar:
denotative; denotive (having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming)
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