numerical result

[/njuːˈmɛrɪkəl rɪˈzʌlt/]
nounpl: numerical results
resultado numérico
1. A quantitative outcome or answer expressed in numbers, typically obtained from a calculation, measurement, or mathematical operation
The numerical result of dividing 10 by 2 is 5.
O resultado numérico da divisão de 10 por 2 é 5.
2. The final numeric value derived from a scientific experiment, statistical analysis, or computational process
The laboratory test produced a numerical result indicating elevated glucose levels.
O teste de laboratório produziu um resultado numérico indicando níveis elevados de glicose.
3. A specific numeric value that represents the outcome of an evaluation or assessment
The exam's numerical result was 87 out of 100.
O resultado numérico do exame foi 87 de 100.
In both Brazilian and American educational and scientific contexts, 'numerical result' is a formal term widely used in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and statistics courses. It emphasizes precision and quantification, reflecting the importance of measurable outcomes in technical and academic discourse. In Brazil, this term is particularly prevalent in engineering and scientific research communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
numeric valuequantitative resultnumerical outcomenumeric answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
qualitative resultdescriptive outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado numérico
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
resultado numérico
Commonly used in business and engineering sectors
Rio de Janeiro
resultado numérico
Standard usage, occasionally shortened to 'resultado'
Portugal
resultado numérico
Identical usage; sometimes 'valor numérico' is preferred in mathematical contexts

Related Words

calculationmeasurementdatacomputationanalysisfigure

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bottom line
the final number
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