n. using a computer to solve enormously complicated or complex mathematical problems.
I don't do a lot of number crunching, so I don't need a terribly fast machine.I use the big mainframe computer for number crunching.
Idiom
number crunching
a number cruncher - someone whose job is to work with numbers and mathematics.
She's useless with figures - it's her assistant who does all the number crunching for her.
number crunching
The performance of numerous complicated or protracted mathematical calculations. My new job requires a lot more number crunching than my last, but I actually quite enjoy getting to use that part of my brain so much again.I leave the number crunching to the accountants in the office.
number crunching
n. using a computer to solve enormously complicated or complex mathematical problems. I don’t do a lot of number crunching, so I don’t need a terribly fast machine.