What does "numeration" mean?

The act of counting or numbering; enumeration.

What is a synonym for "numeration"?

Common synonyms include: counting, enumeration, accounting, census, count, counting system.

How do you pronounce "numeration"?

Pronounced //ˌn(j)uː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən//.

Numeration

/ˌn(j)uː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun

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Noun

1
The act of counting or numbering; enumeration. countable, uncountable
2
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order wordnet
3
Any system of giving names to numbers. countable, uncountable
4
naming numbers wordnet

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counting enumeration accounting census count counting system

Antonyms

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disorganization randomness

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"It has long been well known that the Mexican numeration is vigesimal, and, as far as I know, there is no proof that it was ever used in the calculation of long reaches of time."

Etymology

From Middle English numeracioun, from Latin numerātiō. By surface analysis, numerate + -ion.

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