Definition

Adverb 1. In terms of numbers; by or with reference to numerical values. This means considering, measuring, or expressing something using numbers, figures, or quantities. Example: The data was analyzed numerically to find statistical trends. 2. With regard to the size or quantity of a group. This refers to the count or total number of items or people in a set. Example: The minority group, while small numerically, has significant political influence.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The two armies were compared numerically before the battle. (Their sizes were compared based on the number of soldiers.)
  • The report shows, numerically, how sales have increased each quarter. (The report uses numbers to show the increase.)
  • Although they are strong numerically, their votes are spread across many districts. (Even though they have a large total number, their voting power is diluted.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be numerically superior/inferior": To have a greater/smaller number or quantity.
  • Our team was numerically inferior, but we won through better strategy.
• "To express something numerically": To represent or describe something using numbers or a numerical value.
  • It's difficult to express the beauty of the landscape numerically.

Variants and Related Words

• Numerical (adjective): Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.
  • We need a numerical estimate, not just a rough guess.
• Number (noun): An arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity.
• Numeral (noun): A symbol or figure representing a number.

Synonyms

• Quantitatively: In terms of quantity or amount.
• In number: Regarding the count or total.
• By the numbers: According to numerical data or a standard procedure.

Antonyms

• Qualitatively: In terms of quality, character, or standard rather than quantity.
• Descriptively: By using description rather than measurement.

Adverb

1. in number; with regard to numbers
   • in ten years' time the Oxbridge mathematicians, scientists, and engineers will not be much more significant numerically than the Oxbridge medical schools are now