numeral

Example Sentences

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A math lesson, for instance, might feature hieroglyphic numerals.

From Seattle Times

Now, with support from Silicon Valley, they will soon be available on smartphones and computers—creating a bridge for the Kaktovik numerals to cross into the digital realm.

From Scientific American

The 13th-century Italian Fibonacci returned from his education in North Africa armed with Hindu-Arabic numerals, liberating his fellow mathematicians and future generations from the limitations of Roman numerals and counting boards.

From Washington Post

Instead of decorating them with the traditional mother-of-pearl flowers or leaves, though, he inlays them with tiny numerals laser-cut from abalone shells.

From New York Times

She described the tattoo as "a Roman numeral five, which is a V, which means Temple Station is the fifth station for the Sheriff's Department."

From Salon