numeric
/nu̇-ˈmer-ik nyu̇-/ (ame, mw)
numeric — 形容詞
- numericpositive
- more numericcomparative
- most numericsuperlative
1. relating to numbers or shown in the form of numbers; using numbers as a way to d
數字的
與數字有關或以數字表示的
relating to numbers or shown in the form of numbers; using numbers as a way to describe, measure, or identify something.
The students' test scores were listed in numeric order from highest to lowest.
學生的測驗成績按照從高到低的數字順序列出。
collocation: numeric order
Ada entered her six-digit numeric password to unlock the office door.
Ada 輸入了一組六位數的數字密碼來打開辦公室門。
collocation: numeric password / numeric code
Please give your house number in numeric form, such as 42 or 105.
請用數字形式填寫您的門牌號碼，例如 42 或 105。
The survey asked for numeric ratings from one to ten for each question.
這份問卷要求每題用一到十的數字評分。
Members use a six-digit numeric code on the back of their card to enter the gym after closing time.
會員用會員卡背面的六位數數字代碼，在打烊後進入健身房。
- numerical
virtually identical in meaning; 'numerical' is more common in formal or technical writing
- digital
refers specifically to data represented as digits (0 and 1); narrower than 'numeric'
- mathematical
broader — relates to the whole field of mathematics, not just numbers
- verbal
expressed in words rather than numbers
- alphabetical
ordered by letters rather than numbers
文法句型
numeric + noun
be + numeric
用法筆記
Frequently used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'value', 'data', 'code', 'format', 'order', or 'scale'. The synonym 'numerical' is interchangeable in most contexts but 'numerical' is slightly more common in formal academic writing.
常見錯誤
numeric — 名詞
1. a number or numeral; a character or symbol that stands for a number, especially
數字
一個數字或數字符號
a number or numeral; a character or symbol that stands for a number, especially in contexts where it is contrasted with letters or other symbols.
The university registration form asked Élise to include at least one numeric in her campus username.
大學註冊表單要求 Élise 在她的校園使用者名稱中至少包含一個數字。
collocation: at least one numeric
When Niran's computer failed to start, he wrote down the numeric shown on the screen before calling technical support.
Niran 的電腦無法啟動時，他記下了螢幕上顯示的數字，然後打電話給技術支援。
definite article + numeric: the numeric shown on ...
Mert checked that every numeric in the price column had two decimal places before sending the invoice to the client.
Mert 在將發票寄給客戶前，確認了價格欄中的每個數字都有兩位小數。
Romi's employer requires at least one numeric and one letter in every employee password to meet data security standards.
Romi 的雇主要求每位員工的密碼至少包含一個數字和一個英文字母，以符合資料安全標準。
- letter
an alphabetic character rather than a numeric one
文法句型
a + numeric
each/every + numeric
用法筆記
Less common than the adjective form. Typically appears in computing, data-entry, or form-design contexts where a contrast between numeric characters and alphabetic or symbolic characters is needed.