Question

claim has the same or almost the same meaning as: assertion invention method numeral

Explanation:

• claim: It means to state something as true, often without proof.
• assertion: It is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
• invention: Refers to creating something new.
• method: Is a way of doing something.
• numeral: Is a symbol or figure representing a number.

Since "claim" and "assertion" both involve stating something as true, they are the closest in meaning.

Answer:

assertion