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Princeton's WordNet

  1. numeracynoun

    skill with numbers and mathematics

GCIDE

  1. numeracynoun

    skill with numbers and mathematics; -- the skill with numbers analogous to literacy, the skill of reading.

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  1. numeracynoun

    The quality of being numerate; numerical skill

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  1. Numeracy

    Numeracy is the ability to understand, reason with, and to apply simple numerical concepts. The charity National Numeracy states: "Numeracy means understanding how mathematics is used in the real world and being able to apply it to make the best possible decisions...It’s as much about thinking and reasoning as about 'doing sums'". Basic numeracy skills consist of comprehending fundamental arithmetical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. For example, if one can understand simple mathematical equations such as 2 + 2 = 4, then one would be considered to possess at least basic numeric knowledge. Substantial aspects of numeracy also include number sense, operation sense, computation, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life.By contrast, innumeracy (the lack of numeracy) can have a negative impact. Numeracy has an influence on healthy behaviors, financial literacy, and career decisions. Therefore, innumeracy may negatively affect economic choices, financial outcomes, health outcomes, and life satisfaction. It also may distort risk perception in health decisions. Greater numeracy has been associated with reduced susceptibility to framing effects, less influence of nonnumerical information such as mood states, and greater sensitivity to different levels of numerical risk. Ellen Peters and her colleagues argue that achieving the benefits of numeric literacy, however, may depend on one's numeric self-efficacy or confidence in one's skills.

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  1. numeracy

    Numeracy is the ability to understand and work with numbers. It includes skills such as basic arithmetic, understanding mathematical concepts, interpreting and analyzing data, measuring and estimating, problem-solving using mathematical methods, and the ability to apply these skills in various real-world contexts. It also includes having a sense of number values and relationships, and understanding the role that numbers play in our everyday lives.

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  1. Numeracy

    Numeracy is defined as the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts. Basic numeracy skills consist of comprehending fundamental mathematics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. For example, if one can understand simple mathematical equations such as, 2 + 2 = 4, then one would be considered possessing at least basic numeric knowledge. Substantial aspects of numeracy also include number sense, operation sense, computation, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life. By contrast, the lack of numeracy or innumeracy can have a negative impact if the skills are absent. Numeracy has an influence on career professions, literacy, and risk perception towards health decisions.

Editors Contribution

  1. numeracy

    The innate human ability and skills to intuitively feel, know, understand, use and create using numbers, mathematics and arithmetic.

    Numeracy is a vital and innate human ability and skill that we all use in our lives daily.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 29, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of numeracy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of numeracy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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