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numeral

[noo-mer-uhl, nyoo-, noom-ruhl, nyoom-] / ˈnu mər əl, ˈnju-, ˈnum rəl, ˈnjum- /
NOUN
symbol of mathematical system
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LIV was founded in 2021 and launched the following year with 54-hole events, taking its name from the Roman numeral for 54.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The Saudi-backed circuit, whose name is derived from the Roman numeral for '54', had previously touted its three-round tournaments as a core distinction from traditional golf events.

From Barron's Nov. 4, 2025

In addition to the white skull and single lightning bolt, he said the image features a red numeral 4.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 5, 2024

If the number is less than .5, the image is not assumed to contain a tumor; a numeral greater than .5 warrants a closer look.

From Science Daily Mar. 4, 2024

The number 85 jersey around his expansive chest nicely matched his earring with the numeral 85 embossed in gold.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

This means a child should be able to count a set of 10 or 15 tokens or blocks, recognize numerals up to 10 and match a set of objects with the correct numeral.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Its chic leather case opened like a compact mirror, revealing a silver face with Roman numerals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

A large digital clock appeared at the start of each episode, with bright numerals showing the current time in 24-hour format, as Bauer raced against the clock to avert disaster.

From MarketWatch Mar. 16, 2026

"You might be feeling a familiar vexation at the sight of these two formerly innocuous numerals," Dictionary.com said, addressing parents as it announced the winner this week.

From Barron's Oct. 30, 2025

There were no numerals around the face, but descriptions of where each family member might be.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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