Nominal Number

A Nominal Number is a Numeric Code that is used for labelling or identification.

• AKA: Categorical Number.
• Example(s):
  • a ISO Number,
  • a Social Security Number.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Natural Number,
  • Real Number,
  • Complex Number.
• See: Nominal Data, Category.

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References

2019

• (Wikipedia, 2019) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominal_number Retrieved:2019-2-21.
  • Nominal numbers or categorical numbers are numeric codes, meaning numerals used for labelling or identification only. The values of the numerals are irrelevant, and they do not indicate quantity, rank, or any other measurement.

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