numeric

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adjective

nu·​mer·​ic nu̇-ˈmer-ik 

nyu̇-

: numerical

especially : denoting a number or a system of numbers

a numeric code

a numeric sign

numeric

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noun

: number, numeral

Synonyms

Noun

• digit
• figure
• integer
• number
• numeral
• whole number

Examples of numeric in a Sentence

Noun

in addition to the standard alphabetical letters and numerics, the keyboard features rows of special characters

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

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