numeric

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adjective

nu·​mer·​ic nu̇-ˈmer-ik How to pronounce numeric (audio)
nyu̇-
: numerical
especially : denoting a number or a system of numbers
a numeric code
a numeric sign

numeric

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noun

Examples of numeric in a Sentence

Noun in addition to the standard alphabetical letters and numerics, the keyboard features rows of special characters
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Adjective
Usually, brands list flex as a numeric rating, usually out of ten, with 10 being stiff as steel and one being soft as a wet noodle. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024 The new models cost the same as the previous ones: $79 for the mouse, $129 for the trackpad, $99 for the base keyboard, $149 for the Touch ID keyboard, and $179 for the Touch ID keyboard with a numeric keypad. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
The diminished Northeast population appears to be driven by New York, which ranks first in both numeric and per capita population decline. Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2022 That’s the second-largest numeric gain behind Texas, which has a larger overall population. Ian Hodgson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for numeric 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably borrowed from French numérique, from Latin numerus number entry 1 + French -ique -ic entry 1

Noun

derivative of numeric entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of numeric was circa 1828

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Cite this Entry

“Numeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numeric. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

numeric

adjective
nu·​mer·​ic
n(y)u̇-ˈmer-ik
: numerical
especially : indicating a number or a system of numbers
a numeric code

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