(programming) The conversion of a numeric data type into one that can hold more information. For example, the conversion of a long into a double.

A scientist who uses or promotes numerical taxonomy.

A form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.

plural of numerical taxonomist

(mathematics) Either of two related numeration systems based on continued fractions: a non-standard positional numeral system for integers, and a non-integer representation of real numbers.

(mathematics, computing) The study of numerical analysis algorithms to obtain approximate values of definite integrals.

plural of numerical integration

plural of numeric promotion

(computing) The study of numerical analysis algorithms to solve mathematical problems in the field of linear algebra.