integer

noun

ˈin-ti-jər How to pronounce integer (audio)
Definition of integernext
1
as in digit
a character used to represent a mathematical value three is a positive integer

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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence an event that is seen as the point at which the gay rights movement became an integer and not just a smattering of protests

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Recent Examples of integer That’s because for 99% of human history, information arrived into brains mainly as whole integers – as people, things and events. — Owen D. Jones, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 Instead of relying on traditional geometry tricks, the AI connected the problem to algebraic number theory, a deep branch of mathematics that studies number systems extending ordinary integers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 On her new 97 EP, Tijoux invokes this personal sacred integer for a team-up with longtime collaborator DJ Dacel; here, 97 commemorates the year the pair first met. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2026 Specifically, the issue involves something called an integer overflow. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for integer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for integer
  1. digit
  2. object
  3. number
  4. entity
  5. substance
Noun
  • The recent rise is still well short of the blistering price inflation of the pandemic era, which saw double-digit increases throughout 2021 and parts of 2020 and 2022.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • You’re prompted to complete a connection or verification step, which is where the six-digit code comes in.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of digit
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  • Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That extra size collects far more light, sharpens detail (especially on planets) and gives brighter views of fainter deep sky objects.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • Kalshi's counsel will note the number exceeds the entire US gaming industry's annual revenue, which is presumably the point.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The same conundrum saw investors punish Alphabet and Tesla, but reward Microsoft and Amazon for accelerating revenue growth and posting blowout backlog numbers this quarter.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of number
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  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Both entities will be overseen by independent boards that do not include Smith, who will remain chief executive emeritus.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those observations, translated into accessible language, are the substance of genuine thought leadership.
    — Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of substance

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“Integer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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