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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

Once the state runs out of that license plate sequence, the next sequence will be three numerals, followed by three letters and one numeral.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2025

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

It looked just as it had in Anorak's Invitation: a simple antique copper key, its oval-shaped bow embossed with the roman numeral “I.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

What came back was a long list of numerals representing the phones’ connections to the network—all of which originated at a cell tower in Georgia, despite the South Carolina area codes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Named after the Roman numerals of its rebellious 54-hole concept, LIV certainly managed to disrupt the status quo.

From BBC Apr. 16, 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

Arabic numerals made possible the paper-based accounting of double-entry bookkeeping.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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