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numerate

nu·mer·ate
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [verb noo-muh-reyt, nyoo-; adjective noo-mer-it, nyoo-]
    • /verb ˈnu məˌreɪt, ˈnyu-; adjective ˈnu mər ɪt, ˈnyu-/
    • /ˈnjuː.mə.rət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb noo-muh-reyt, nyoo-; adjective noo-mer-it, nyoo-]
    • /verb ˈnu məˌreɪt, ˈnyu-; adjective ˈnu mər ɪt, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of numerate word

  • verb with object numerate to represent numbers by symbols. 1
  • verb with object numerate enumerate (def 2). 1
  • adjective numerate able to use or understand numerical techniques of mathematics. 1
  • noun numerate Having a good basic knowledge of arithmetic; able to understand and work with numbers. 1
  • adjective numerate able to do arithmetic 1
  • transitive verb numerate enumerate, count 1

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Origin of numerate

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English: counted, numbered < Latin numerātus (past participle of numerāre to number), equivalent to numer- number + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Numerate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

numerate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

numerate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for numerate

adjective numerate

  • proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
  • accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
  • competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.

verb numerate

  • number — one of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals.
  • calculate — If you calculate a number or amount, you discover it from information that you already have, by using arithmetic, mathematics, or a special machine.
  • cypher — cipher
  • cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
  • count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.

Antonyms for numerate

verb numerate

  • estimate — Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
  • guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
  • subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.

Top questions with numerate

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