numerically

numerically — adverb

1. using numbers to express or measure something, rather than relying on words, opi

1.副詞B2
釋義

using numbers to express or measure something, rather than relying on words, opinions, or feelings

例句

Numerically speaking, Ritu's group gathered three times the survey data of the other teams.

numerically speaking - fixed expression for quantitative framing

The two schools were numerically equal in size but served very different communities.

be numerically equal - common comparative pattern

同義詞
  • quantitatively

    broader than 'numerically'; refers to measurable amounts of any kind, not only numbers

  • statistically

    narrower than 'numerically'; specifically relates to data analysis and probability

  • mathematically

    focuses on calculations and abstract formulas rather than simple number-based measurement

反義詞
  • qualitatively

    refers to analysis based on qualities, characteristics, or descriptions rather than numbers

  • verbally

    refers to expression through spoken or written words rather than numbers

文法句型

numerically + adjective (equal, superior, inferior)

verb + numerically (expressed, measured, ranked)

numerically speaking

用法筆記

Common in academic, scientific, and statistical writing. Frequently appears in the fixed phrase 'numerically speaking', which frames a statement as a quantitative observation rather than a qualitative one.

常見錯誤

❌The crowd was numerically large.
✅The crowd was numerically large.' (acceptable
💡though 'numerically' is more natural with comparative adjectives like 'superior' or 'larger'.) — When used with a positive adjective, ensure it makes sense as a quantitative statement.
❌The data was stored numerically on the computer.
✅The data was stored digitally on the computer.
💡'numerically' refers to measurement in numbers, not digital/electronic format.