numerical
gb/numˈɛɹɪkəl/ us/numˈɛɹɪkəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 7300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
expressed or measured by numbers
Shown or written as numbers instead of words or pictures.
Patrón de uso:
numerical [data/value/score/result]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "numerical" with "numerous". "Numerical" means "in numbers" (numerical data, numerical code), while "numerous" means "many" (numerous problems). Some also overuse "digital" where "numerical" is correct; "digital" usually refers to electronic systems or fingers, while "numerical" is about being expressed as numbers.
Sinónimos
numeric (Very close in meaning; slightly more technical or computer-related in some contexts.)
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quantitative (Focuses more on the idea of measuring amount; not always limited to how it is written.)
Antónimos
verbal (Describes information given in words instead of in numbers.)
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qualitative (Describes information about qualities or types, not about exact numbers.)
Colocaciones
numerical value
|numerical data
|numerical code
|numerical score
|numerical grade
|numerical result
Temas
math
|science
|data
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The report includes numerical data on last year's sales.
- Please enter your password as a four-digit numerical code.
- Students receive both written comments and a numerical grade.
- The sensor sends a numerical value that represents the temperature.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The table shows numerical data for each month.
- You must use a numerical code to open the door.
- The teacher gave me a numerical score on the test.
- This app turns the answers into numerical results.
adjective
C1
property
2
relating to amount or quantity
About how big or how many something is, shown by numbers, often in a comparison.
Patrón de uso:
numerical [advantage/majority/increase]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "many" or "a lot" where a more formal phrase like "numerical advantage" or "numerical majority" is expected in written English. "Many" describes the situation informally, but "numerical" makes clear that the comparison is based on actual numbers.
Sinónimos
quantitative (Stresses measurement by amount; often used in academic and research contexts.)
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statistical (Highlights data and numbers in an analytical or research setting.)
Antónimos
qualitative (Focuses on the type or quality of something rather than how many or how big it is.)
Colocaciones
numerical advantage
|numerical superiority
|numerical majority
|numerical increase
|numerical change
Temas
politics
|statistics
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Their team had a clear numerical advantage on the field.
- The study showed a small numerical increase in test scores.
- Despite their numerical superiority, the army failed to win the battle.
- The party won a numerical majority but still needed support from smaller groups.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Our side had a numerical advantage in the game.
- There was a numerical increase in online sales this year.
- Women now hold a numerical majority in this class.
- The chart shows a big numerical change over time.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
using numeric calculation methods
In math, science, or computing, using many number calculations to find an approximate answer to a problem.
Patrón de uso:
numerical [analysis/methods/model/simulation]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "numerical" here just means "about math" in general. In technical contexts, it specifically refers to solving problems by doing many number calculations, often on a computer, usually to get an approximate answer.
Sinónimos
computational (Emphasizes the use of computers to perform the numeric calculations.)
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algorithmic (Focuses on the step-by-step procedures rather than specifically on numbers.)
Antónimos
analytical (In math, often refers to exact, symbolic methods instead of approximate numerical ones.)
Colocaciones
numerical analysis
|numerical methods
|numerical model
|numerical simulation
|numerical solution
Temas
math
|science
|technology
Ejemplos
- The course covers numerical methods for solving differential equations.
- Weather forecasts rely heavily on numerical models of the atmosphere.
- We used numerical analysis to approximate the value of the integral.
- The team developed a numerical simulation to study climate change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The engineer used numerical methods to solve the problem.
- Scientists build numerical models to predict the weather.
- In this class we learn basic numerical analysis.
- A computer runs the numerical simulation many times.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
numerical
AFI
GB/numˈɛɹɪkəl/
US/numˈɛɹɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
nu - mer - ic - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mer)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: numerical
Familia de palabras
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
enumerate
verb
enumeration
noun
numerator
noun
Expresiones
numerical analysis
1/numˈɛɹɪkəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
math field for numeric approximations
A field of mathematics that studies ways to solve problems by doing many number calculations, often on a computer, to get approximate answers.
Ejemplos
- He is taking a graduate course in numerical analysis this semester.
- Numerical analysis provides tools for solving equations that have no exact solution.
- Her research focuses on numerical analysis for fluid dynamics.
numerical data
1/numˈɛɹɪkəl dˈætə/
fixed phrase
data in number form
Information that is shown as numbers, like prices, ages, or scores.
Ejemplos
- The survey produced a large set of numerical data.
- We used numerical data from the last five years to create the graph.
- Numerical data can be easily compared and analyzed with software.
numerical methods
1/numˈɛɹɪkəl mˈɛθədz/
fixed phrase
technical
number-based procedures for solutions
Special step-by-step ways of using numbers to find approximate answers to difficult math or science problems.
Ejemplos
- The book introduces basic numerical methods for engineering problems.
- We used numerical methods to estimate the solution of the equation.
- Numerical methods are essential when an exact formula is not available.
numerical order
1/numˈɛɹɪkəl ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
arranged according to numbers
A way of putting things in order by their numbers, from smallest to largest (or the other way around).
Ejemplos
- Please file these invoices in numerical order.
- The seats are arranged in numerical order from 1 to 50.
- The names on the list are not in numerical order, so it is hard to find your ID.
numerical value
1/numˈɛɹɪkəl vˈælju/
fixed phrase
value represented by a number
The exact number that shows how big something is.
Ejemplos
- Each color on the chart has a numerical value between 0 and 255.
- The numerical value of pi is about 3.14.
- Please write the numerical value of the answer, not just the formula.