noun
1.
a. : a quantitative value assigned to a letter of the alphabet
exegetical rule … according to which every Hebrew letter has a numerical value — S.A.Binion
b. : a sum obtained by adding together the numerical equivalents of the letters in a word or phrase
if two names had the same numerical value, this fact showed some relation between the individuals — D.E.Smith
— compare gematria
2. : absolute value