numbering system
collocation in Englishmeaningsofnumberandsystem
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number
noun
uk/ˈnʌm.bər/us/ˈnʌm.bɚ/
(a sign or symbol representing) a unit that forms part of the system of counting ...
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system
noun
uk/ˈsɪs.təm/us/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition ofnumberandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofnumbering system
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And a group with no need for higher mathematics may package complex arithmetic in itsnumberingsystem.
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When they became even more numerous, anumberingsystemwas developed to replace the initials.
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Unless noted otherwise, my references are also to the oldnumberingsystem.
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The responses were indicated by ticking boxes or rating by anumberingsystem.
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A remarkable and irritating feature is the figure and tablenumberingsystem.
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Perhaps we should solve the problem by restarting thenumberingsystem.
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Communication is given a primary position by its number-1 in the referentialnumberingsystemand by its top position of the logo.
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Numberingsystemfor the hammerhead.
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The advocates of reform in thenumberingsystembelieved that the spread of numeracy would make a people more aware of their economic and political surroundings.
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Thenumberingsystemhas been changed three times to make any comparison technically impossible before the signing.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
All-figure numbering means that we are bringing in now a nationalnumberingsystemwhich will take this huge growth comfortably in its stride.
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The telephonenumberingsystemat present used in this country is incompatible with the full development of international dialling.
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I would suggest that anumberingsystemfor them be introduced.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
A better structure and order, possibly accompanied by a newnumberingsystem, could help to make the tax code easier to understand.
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Hansard archive
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The other main benefit in changing to an all-figurenumberingsystemis, of course, that it facilitates international subscriber dialling.
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One way forward in the direction he wants is by simplification of the officialnumberingsystem, and if that can be done, it will be done.
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I was saying that we settled on an all-figurenumberingsystem, not because we thought it was easier to use than the present system in present circumstances.
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Therefore, the user devises its own partnumberingsystem.
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