numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 
nyu̇-
1
: of or relating to numbers
the numerical superiority of the enemy
2
: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical standing in a class
a numerical code
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The files are organized according to a numerical system.
The files are in numerical order.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Disneyland takes photos of daily visitors and annual passholders at park entrances and uses biometric technology to convert the images into unique numerical values.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Yet since a 1994 red wave, Republicans have mostly maintained a numerical edge in governorships.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Future exploration Using advanced numerical models, scientists discovered that erosion acts as a delicate regulator of natural hydrogen production.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
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“Numerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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numerical
adjective
nu·mer·i·cal
n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to numbers
2
: shown in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical order
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