ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Numeric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /n(j)uːˈmɛɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Numeric is an adjective meaning Of or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.

Meaning

Of or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.

More Meanings

  1. (mathematics) Any number, proper or improper fraction, or incommensurable ratio.
  2. (obsolete) Alternative form of numerical (“the same; identical”).

Example Sentences

Because statisticians use the term regression for the process of computing an expression that predicts a numeric quantity, decision trees with averaged numeric values at the leaves are called regression trees.

Word Forms

Synonyms for numeric

Depending on context, synonyms include numeral, identical, numerical, quantitative, denotative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include numeral, numerical, quantitative, denotative, number, numbering.

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