nu·mer·ate

[v. noo-muh-reyt, nyoo-; adj. noo-mer-it, nyoo-] verb, nu·mer·at·ed, nu·mer·at·ing, adjective
verb (used with object)
1.
to represent numbers by symbols.
2.
enumerate ( def 2 ).
adjective
3.
able to use or understand numerical techniques of mathematics.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English: counted, numbered < Latin numerātus (past participle of numerāre to number), equivalent to numer- number + -ātus -ate1

Related forms
nu·mer·a·cy, noun
re·nu·mer·ate, verb (used with object), re·nu·mer·at·ed, re·nu·mer·at·ing.
un·nu·mer·at·ed, adjective

Can be confused: remunerate, renumerate.
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numerate
 
—adj
1.  Compare literate able to use numbers, esp in arithmetical operations
 
—vb
2.  to read (a numerical expression)
3.  a less common word for enumerate
 
[C18 (vb): from Latin numerus number + -ate1, by analogy with literate]

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Example sentences
One must be highly numerate to understand the business metrics.
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Candidates should be numerate and enjoy policy development.
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