numerate
numerate¹
Definition
nu·mer·ate (no̵̅o̅′mər āt′, nyo̵̅o̅′-)
numerate²
Definition
nu·mer·ate (no̵̅o̅′mər it, nyo̵̅o̅′-)
adjective
Chiefly Brit. able to understand basic mathematical concepts and perform basic operations
Etymology: < L numerus, number + (liter)ate
nu′·mera·cy (--ə sē) noun
numerate
Synonyms
numerate
Usage Examples
Object
- measure: The Panel will numerate the various measures of a submission's performance.
- people: They are going to broaden recruitment to numerate people with a wide background.
Preposition: with
- ability: You must be highly numerate with the ability to analyze information and prepare reports.
Modifies a noun
- discipline: Physics is also a numerate discipline which means using mathematics in the context of solving problems.
- graduate: Higham Group were looking for numerate graduates with a 2:1.
- degree: T his ability is not reliant on having studied a numerate degree.
- subject: The module is optional for students with a first degree in a numerate subject.
- science: You should have a good degree in mathematics, physics, oceanography or a similar numerate science.
- candidate: This is a discipline for the highly numerate candidate with a degree in something like business, finance or mathematics.
Modifying Another Word
- highly: They must be highly numerate, organized with a keen commercial mind.
- very: The ideal candidate will be very numerate, with an ability to understand complex problems and an ability to present a. .
- reasonably: Experience & Training Some retail experience would be useful but any reasonably numerate person could pick up the skills necessary.
- not: The public are, in the main, not numerate and respond to issues of risk with emotion rather than logic.
Used with adjective complement
- become: Numeracy Promoting maths and encouraging your child to become numerate at home.
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