numerical awareness
nounUK /njuːˈmerɪkəl əˈweənəs/
US /nuːˈmerɪkəl əˈwernəs/
The ability to understand and work with numbers.
Children develop numerical awareness by counting toys and comparing sizes.
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2. The ability to notice numbers and quantities in everyday situations.
Her numerical awareness helped her spot the pricing error on the receipt.
3. An early childhood skill of recognizing how many objects are in a small group without counting.
The teacher assessed numerical awareness by showing cards with dots.
4. Awareness of numerical data and statistics in a professional context.
Good numerical awareness is essential for reading financial reports.