Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crunch-numbers
Verb
/krʌnʧ ˈnʌmbərz/
Definition
To perform calculations, typically mathematical or statistical computations, often with the help of a computer or software.
Examples
- Before launching the new product, we’ll need to crunch numbers to understand our projected sales.
- The data analyst spent the afternoon crunching numbers to prepare for the quarterly report.
Meaning
The act of analyzing numerical data to extract meaningful information, make decisions, or forecast trends.
Synonyms
- Calculate
- Compute
- Analyze data
- Process information
