Synonyms for by the numbers


Grammar : Adv
Spell : nuhm-ber
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnʌm bər


Définition of by the numbers

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to count," from Old French nombrer "to count, reckon," from nombre (n.) "number" (see number (n.)). Meaning "to assign a number to" is late 14c.; that of "to ascertain the number of" is from early 15c. Related: Numbered; numbering.
  • adv according to rule

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