"numeral system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: numeral systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} numeral system (plural numeral systems)
  1. (mathematics) A writing system for expressing numbers; a mathematical notation for representing numbers of a given set, using digits or other symbols in a consistent manner. Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-numeral_system-en-noun-~BlmbiDV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: mathematics, sciences

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