The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CODOMAIN
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The straight part
We know that "inclusive set numerically (" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inclusive set numerically ( = codomain.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CODOMAIN mean?
CODOMAIN noun- The target set into which a function is formally defined to map elements of its domain; the set denoted Y in the notation f : X → Y.