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numerical / numerically
Relating to the number or quantity of something; in terms of numbers. It is used to make a comparison or statement based on numbers.
Obwohl wir zahlenmäßig unterlegen waren, haben wir das Spiel gewonnen.
Although we were numerically inferior, we won the game.
The word is made up of 'Zahl' (number) and the ending '-mäßig' (-wise, in relation to). The ending '-mäßig' means 'in relation to' or 'according to.' So 'zahlenmäßig' literally means 'in relation to the number.'
Unsere Gruppe war zahlenmäßig die kleinste.
Our group was the smallest numerically.
'Zahlenmäßig' is very often used like an adverb to describe a verb or another adjective. It answers the question 'In what way?'
Die gegnerische Mannschaft war uns zahlenmäßig weit überlegen.
The opposing team was far superior to us numerically.
The word is used especially often in comparisons. Typical formulations are 'zahlenmäßig überlegen sein' (to be numerically superior) and 'zahlenmäßig unterlegen sein' (to be numerically inferior).
Die Protestierenden waren der Polizei zahlenmäßig weit unterlegen.
The protesters were far inferior to the police numerically.
quantitative
Zahlenmäßig and quantitativ both describe measurable differences. Zahlenmäßig refers more specifically to the exact number or amount of something. Quantitativ also includes other measurable quantities, such as weight or consumption. Zahlenmäßig is appropriate for the number of people, while quantitativ is used for broader measurements.
Die erste Gruppe war zahlenmäßig größer als die zweite.
The first group was larger than the second in terms of numbers.
Die erste Gruppe verbrauchte quantitativ mehr Wasser als die zweite.
The first group consumed more water than the second in quantitative terms.
