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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2
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
  • And by slightly cool, that means bring daily highs below triple digits.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For travelers who have had their fill of pool days and triple-digit temperatures, an early taste of fall may sound even better, with mountain getaways and northern latitudes calling.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Sight lines then become site lines, as many art objects, like the Bateman Mercury, gaze beyond the museum toward Los Angeles, at nearby buildings or the distant surrounding hills.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The pulls of our star and planet equal the centripetal force needed for a smaller object to stay in place.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of object
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  • Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The numbers and conference call commentary reinforce the essential role of cybersecurity in the artificial intelligence era.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Since September 2025, 18 law enforcement entities, including county sheriffs offices and city police agencies, have requested money for about 440 license plate readers through the State Board of Immigration Enforcement’s grant program.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Years spent reviewing the financial controls of government entities as an external auditor, followed by service on boards and audit committees across several industries, taught a lesson that has outlasted every subsequent role.
    — Amer Al Ahbabi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • This risk is increased markedly when buprenorphine is combined with other substances that depress the central nervous system, particularly alcohol, benzodiazepines, and certain sedating medications.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of substance

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“Integer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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