number crunchings

noun

plural of number crunching
as in calculations
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

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  1. calculations
  2. maths
  3. figures
Noun
  • According to Zandi’s calculations, the price of gas is costing the average household $360 more.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Understand the costs If you’re approved, know that many cards charge a balance transfer fee, so just make sure to include that in your overall calculations.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of calculations
Noun
  • As a school-leaving-age young woman in 2012, simple maths dictates that she must have been conceived around the time of a conflict that was also defined by the use of mass rape as a weapon of war.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026
  • Some of the studies are showing kids that maybe weren't as interested in maths now love maths.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Definition of maths
Noun
  • Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Amkor Technology — Shares dropped 7% as the semiconductor packaging and testing provider gets set to report quarterly figures after the stock market closes.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of figures
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“Number crunchings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20crunchings. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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