By the numbers
Synonyms for by the numbers
adv according to rule
according to Hoyle
gospel
indisputable
according to the highest authority
by the book
in a systematic manner
Usage Notes
As a collective noun, number, when preceded by a, is most often treated as a plural: A number of legislators have voiced their dissent. When preceded by the, it is usually used as a singular: The number of legislators present was small. See also amount, collective noun.
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