The meaning of NUMERAL is a conventional symbol that represents a number. How to use numeral in a sentence.

NUMERAL definition: a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number; number. See examples of numeral used in a sentence.

A numeral system is the collection of symbols and rules used to represent all numbers. The Roman numeral system and decimal system are just two examples of numeral systems.

(Definition of numeral from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

So digits make up numerals, and numerals stand for an idea of a number. Just like letters make up words, and words stand for an idea of the thing. But often people (including myself) say "Number" …

Definition of numeral noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define numeral. numeral synonyms, numeral pronunciation, numeral translation, English dictionary definition of numeral. n. A symbol or mark used to represent a number. adj. Of, relating to, or …