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numeration

numeration

1 6.3
A way of counting and naming numbers
  • noun
  • /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/
translation icon : numeración
  • In kindergarten, students learn numeration by counting objects like blocks and drawing numbers.
  • numeration system
  • concepts involving numeration
  • numeration and number

Examples

  • Understand our numeration system by relating counting, grouping, and place value concepts.

    Academic text (1999)
  • When thinking of the integrated mathematics curriculum, one can incorporate history, such as historical data pertaining to the Roman system of numeration when this system is being studied.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Specific skills include concepts dealing with numeration, problem solving, measurement, and geometry.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Traditional numeration systems.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Her primary focus has been on functional mathematics skills such as basic money computation, purchasing, measurement, and numeration.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The Maya numeration system used neither fractions nor decimals.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Mathematics Concepts and Applications subtest assessed skill in understanding and applying a variety of mathematical concepts involving numeration, number sentences, problem solving, and measurement.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The ProFusion measure was developed by the research team to assess students' conceptual and procedural knowledge of number and numeration, place-value concepts, basic number combinations, and problems involving multidigit addition and subtraction.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The teacher explained how numeration helps us understand different ways to count and organize numbers.

  • A solid grasp of numeration is essential when learning how to perform addition and subtraction.

Synonyms

count
vsnumeration
780 1.0

The number of things or people that have been counted

can mean this total but also an organized naming or numbering method
counting
vsnumeration
111 1.0

Finding how many things there are by saying numbers in order

also denotes a structured method or system beyond the action itself
tally
vsnumeration
48 3.2

A written count of things like votes or donations

is broader, also referring to systematic naming or counting methods
numbering
vsnumeration
5 3.5

A system that gives each item a position in a list using digits

can mean this assignment or a more general counting system
enumeration
vsnumeration
3 5.4

A list of things made by counting them

also includes formal systems for naming or organizing numbers
number system
vsnumeration
  • Specialized
2 3.5

A way to write numbers using digits, like decimal or binary

also includes counting and assigning names, not only symbol representation
numeration system
vsnumeration
  • Specialized
4.0

A way to write or show amounts using symbols like digits

also covers the act of listing or naming numbers, not only symbols
system of numeration
vsnumeration
  • Specialized
4.3

A way of writing numbers using digits like decimal or binary

adds action and naming roles beyond mere notation for numbers

Compounds

4.8

A number system that uses only the numbers 0 and 1, often used by computers

3.9

A way to write numbers using ten digits from zero to nine

numeration system
  • Specialized
4.0

A way to write or show amounts using symbols like digits

6.8

A way of writing numbers that counts in groups of eight using the digits 0 to 7

A way of writing numbers using only the digits 0 and 1

system of numeration
  • Specialized
4.3

A way of writing numbers using digits like decimal or binary

How Complex

positional notation
  • Specialized
6.9
numeration system
  • Specialized
4.0
numeration
1 6.3
to tally
18 3.0
counting
111 1.0

Surface Forms

numeration singular
numerations plural

Morphology

numeration = numerate (semi-transparent) = numer + ation

The meaning is clearly related to 'number/count', but the combining form 'numer-' and the less common base 'numerate' make the relation slightly non-obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Numeration comes from an old Latin word numerus, meaning 'number'. It shares the same root as number and numeral, so numeration is simply the act or system of counting or naming numbers.