number cruncher
number cruncher · number crunchers
An accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a professionAn accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession.
» We've hired number crunchers to do the statistical analysis.
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2 sensesAn accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession.
A program, algorithm, or hardware with a focus on numerical calculation.
More definitions
- a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second
- someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations
Examples
1 sentencesWe've hired number crunchers to do the statistical analysis.
Forms
plural: number crunchers| Singular | number cruncher |
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