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numerically

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nuˈmɛɹɪkɫi// UK //njuːmˈɛɹɪkli// nu·mer·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to numbers or the size of a group. You use this to describe things that are counted or compared using numbers.

adv. in a manner relating to or involving numbers; in terms of the size or amount of a group.


SIMPLE

The two groups are equal numerically.

CONTEXTUAL

The survey showed that the younger generation is numerically smaller than the older one.

COMPLEX

While the two factions were numerically equal at the start of the conflict, the lack of resources eventually led to the collapse of the larger force.

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