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numerate

nu·mer·ate [ nmərət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. mathematically competent: able to do arithmetic calculations

2. education with some math knowledge: having a basic understanding of mathematics



transitive verb  (past and past participle nu·mer·at·ed, present participle nu·mer·at·ing, 3rd person present singular nu·mer·ates)
Definition:
 
enumerate things: to name a number of things in turn or in sequence ( archaic )

[Early 18th century. < Latin numerat-, past participle of numerare "count" < numerus "number"]
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