Word
numerical
Phoneticsnu·mer·i·cal, stress on the second syllable
US/nuˈmɛɹəkəɫ/
UK/njuːmˈɛɹɪkəl/
Definitions
01relating to numbers
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. relating to numbers or using numbers to show information.
adj. relating to, expressed by, or consisting of numbers.
“The files are kept in numerical order from one to one hundred.”
“The researchers converted the survey responses into numerical data to facilitate a more rigorous statistical analysis of the trends.”
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02identical in number
C2 · Proficiency Archaic
adj. being exactly the same in number or identity.
adj. denoting identity in number; being the very same entity.
“The two groups were in numerical agreement, having exactly five members each.”
“In older philosophical texts, a distinction is often drawn between qualitative similarity and numerical identity.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “numerical” in context.
Adjective
01. numerical data
“The researchers collected numerical data to track the growth of the plants over six months.”
adj + noun
02. numerical value
“Each letter in the code was assigned a specific numerical value for the calculation.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“The largest data set of its kind in the world, CIRIGHTS provides numerical scores that show how well every country protects—or doesn't protect—a wide range of internationally recognized human rights.” “United, for the most part, failed to make the most of the numerical advantage in their 1-0 loss.” Etymology
From numeric + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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