numeric — ozdic

Definitions

adj

1

Of or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.

Because statisticians use the term regression for the process of computing an expression that predicts a numeric quantity, decision trees with averaged numeric values at the leaves are called regression trees.

2

Alternative form of numerical (“the same; identical”).

noun

1

Any number, proper or improper fraction, or incommensurable ratio.

Collocations

3

VERB + NUMERIC

averaged, date, predicts

The model averaged numeric values from thousands of patient records to identify trends.

NUMERIC + NOUN

decision, keypad, quantity, trees

The calculator's numeric keypad was worn smooth from years of daily use.

PREP.

in, on, with

The error appeared in numeric form on the computer screen.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — measured or expressed in numbers

numerical

adjective — of or relating to or denoting numbers

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

Because statisticians use the term regression for the process of computing an expression that predicts a numeric quantity, decision trees with averaged numeric values at the leaves are called regressi

Wiktionary

02

She wrote the date in numeric form.

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03

In order to write a ½ sign, hold the "Alt" key and type 0189 on the numeric keypad.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, numeric is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.