numerical

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The way it works is guests’ faces are scanned, converted into a numerical identifier and matched with ticket data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Every operation -- such as applying a quantum gate -- influences more than 2 quadrillion complex numerical values, a "2" with 15 zeros.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

These numerical advantages helped Spurs establish strong attacking possession in the final third, spending less time defending in their own half.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

It requires assigning a numerical value to quality improvements, which varies highly by individual preference or income.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Getting such people interested in a numerical or scientific fact for its own sake or because it’s intriguing or beautiful is almost impossible.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos