numbersense
nounUK /ˈnʌmbə sens/
US /ˈnʌmbər sens/
The ability to understand and work with numbers easily.
Her numbersense helps her add up prices quickly at the store.
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2. A natural feel for how big or small amounts are.
Good numbersense told him that the jar held about a hundred candies.
3. The skill of spotting when a number answer seems wrong.
His numbersense made him check the total again.
4. An intuitive understanding of patterns in numbers.
Children build numbersense by playing with blocks and counting games.