The numbers dictate that there will never be more than 4,294,967,296 different IPv4 addresses.

Also, the number of sections within a jurisdiction dictates how many volumes are needed for a single period.

"The numbers on that committee dictate that compromise is essential."

Their sheer number and spending power dictate that companies keep them in their sights.

Hispanic residents, in particular, argued that their numbers dictated far more districts.

Are we really going to let some numbers dictate how we treat one another?

The number of parking spaces dictates how buildings can be used.

The numbers dictate the changes, and each year the outlook is slightly better.

To many businesses, those numbers dictate a choice.

"The numbers dictate that you take a defensive posture."