crunch numbers

Idioms  

1. Perform numerous calculations or process a large amount of numerical data. For example, Preparing John's presentation to the Federal Reserve Board required many hours of crunching numbers. This term originated with the computer age and indeed still applies mostly to the operations of computers. [Slang; second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

The Dodgers’ front office doesn’t shed tears, they crunch numbers, and Kershaw doesn’t shed tears, he’s throws curveballs, and, in this case, the bottom line is far bolder than the headline.

From Los Angeles Times

Census Bureau to crunch numbers from the 2020 census in half the time originally allotted, but if the work isn’t completed by a year-end deadline, the statistical agency will take the extra time needed to finish it, bureau officials said Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

Grant had begun to crunch numbers and talk to real estate agents when the coronavirus outbreak stalled her plans.

From Los Angeles Times

The livestreams have aired spreadsheets and voices of legislative staff workers as they crunch numbers involving potential replacement maps.

From Washington Times

Being able to run software and crunch numbers in real time on a supercomputer is going to be particularly useful the farther away from Earth that astronauts travel, when communication with ground control can be super delayed.

From The Verge

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