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By-the-numbers

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: By-the-numbers is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.

Meaning

(idiomatic) Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include formulaic, paint-by-numbers, by-the-book, routine, routined, systematic.

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