The “23” on a jersey
Terms
| Term | This example | Why |
|---|---|---|
| nominal number | ✓ | The “23” on a jersey is a nominal number because it is only a label. |
| cardinal number | ✗ | The “23” on a jersey is not a cardinal number: it doesn’t count items in a set. |
| ordinal number | ✗ | The “23” on a jersey is not an ordinal number: player 23 does not come after player 22. |