disinumber

Disinumber is a term that refers to the act or process of removing or omitting numbers from a text, equation, or data set. This can be done for various reasons, including simplification, anonymization, or to focus on the qualitative aspects of the information rather than the quantitative. For instance, in a historical account, specific dates might be disnumbered to emphasize the sequence of events rather than precise temporal placement. In mathematical contexts, disnumbering might occur when discussing general principles of an operation without needing specific numerical examples.

The purpose of disnumbering is often to generalize or abstract information. It allows for a broader understanding by removing potentially distracting or overly specific numerical data. This can be particularly useful when conveying complex ideas to an audience that may not be adept with numerical details. In fields like cryptography or data privacy, disnumbering can be a form of anonymization, where identifying numbers are replaced with placeholders or simply removed to protect sensitive information. The concept can also be applied metaphorically, referring to the disregard or downplaying of numerical evidence in an argument. While the term itself is not widely used in formal academic literature, the underlying concept of removing numerical specificity is a common practice across various disciplines.