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单词 number crunching
释义

number cruncher

noun

1
: a computer that performs fast numerical calculations especially on large amounts of data
2
: a person concerned with numerical data (such as statistics)
number crunching noun

Example Sentences

The number crunchers in Washington are expecting a budget surplus by the fall.
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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

number crunching

noun

as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value he did a little number crunching and made an offer on the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

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