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Meaning of 'By the numbers'

What does the saying 'By the numbers' mean?

Idiom: By the numbers

Meaning:

If something is done by the numbers, it is done in a mechanical manner without room for creativity.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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