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numerical

[noo-mer-i-kuhl, nyoo-] / nuˈmɛr ɪ kəl, nyu- /
ADJECTIVE
concerning mathematics
Synonyms
STRONG
numeric
WEAK
algebraic algorithmic arithmetic arithmetical binary differential digital exponential fractional logarithmic mathematical numerary statistical
Antonyms
WEAK
alphabetic alphabetical

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Football reorganised around possession, positioning and numerical superiority with the ball as the centre of everything.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

And at GCSE, there was a proposal to move to the grading system used in England and Wales, where a numerical system from 9-1 is used where 9 is the highest grade.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Despite Russian air superiority and numerical advantages, Ukrainian forces and local volunteers slowed, halted and ultimately rolled back Russia’s assault on the capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Over the coming five years, that trend should continue, ensuring “solid growth” in total revenue, the company said, without specifying any numerical targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Using these codebooks as a guide, message clerks converted text into four-digit numerical sequences.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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