numerical
/nu ˈmɛ rə kəl/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) measured or expressed in numbers
- (adj) of or relating to or denoting numbers
- (adj) relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
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Usage(s):
- They attempt primarily to gauge four abilities: verbal and numerical skills, spatial relations and reasoning.
- Now he's moved on to another numerical brainteaser, KenKen, which boasts something Sudoku does not: actual math.
- CON: Each review is boiled down to a numerical grade from 1 to 10, which can be helpful, as some of the writing merits a mere 3.
Quotes
- "Accompanying the numerical projections will be a discussion - a projections narrative if you will - that summarizes participants' views of the major forces shaping the outlook, discusses the sources of risk to that outlook and describes the...on Nov 14, 2007 By: Ben Bernanke Source: CBS News
- "Many Sunnis continue to see their political pre-eminence as a birthright. And most Shiites believe that their numerical superiority and the oppression they suffered under Saddam Hussein give them the right to dominate the new Iraq," one war...on Sep 12, 2007 By: Richard Lugar Source: USA Today
- "I think opinion is divided on whether it is easier to participate by setting a numerical target or whether it is easier without it," Foreign Minister Taro Aso said earlier this week. "We need to make sure that major emitter nations .........on May 24, 2007 By: Taro Aso Source: Forbes
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