numerical noun

numerical noun
A type of noun in Scottish Gaelic used as a numeral, only applied to persons. They exist for the numbers 1 - 10 only.

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  • numerical — nu‧mer‧i‧cal [njuːˈmerɪkl ǁ nuː ] also nu‧mer‧ic [ ˈmerɪk] adjective [only before a noun] expressed or considered in numbers: • computerized numerical control systems • The software will allow you to transfer numeric data from a spreadsheet to a …   Financial and business terms

  • numerical value — noun a real number regardless of its sign • Syn: ↑absolute value • Hypernyms: ↑definite quantity • Hyponyms: ↑modulus * * * noun 1. a …   Useful english dictionary

  • numerical taxonomy — noun : taxonomy in which many quantitatively measured characters are given equal weight in the determination of taxa and in the construction of diagrams indicating systematic relationships • numerical taxonomic adjective • numerical taxonomist… …   Useful english dictionary

  • numerical taxonomy — noun Date: 1962 taxonomy in which many quantitatively measured characters are given equal weight in the determination of taxa and the construction of diagrams indicating systematic relationships • numerical taxonomic adjective • numerical… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • numerical forecasting — noun A method of weather forecasting based on a large number of observations at the earth s surface and throughout the atmosphere, and the calculation from these of the conditions which should follow in accordance with the known laws of physics • …   Useful english dictionary

  • numerical taxonomist — noun see numerical taxonomy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • numerical analysis — noun the branch of mathematics concerned with the development and use of numerical methods for solving problems …   English new terms dictionary

  • numerical rating system — noun : a system of establishing insurance premium rates for substandard lives on the basis of numerical weights for various impairments …   Useful english dictionary

  • numerical taxonomist — noun see numerical taxonomy …   Useful english dictionary

  • numerical analysis — noun Date: 1853 the study of quantitative approximations to the solutions of mathematical problems including consideration of and bounds to the errors involved …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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