number crunching

• Le fait d'effectuer un grand nombre de calculs mathématiques ou d'analyses de données, souvent à l'aide d'ordinateurs ou de logiciels.

The process of performing large amounts of mathematical calculations or data analysis, often using computers or software.

1. Processing numerical dataB2informal

   The process of performing many calculations or analyzing large amounts of numerical data, often by a computer.

   calcul intensif

   • The software is designed for heavy number crunching in financial modeling.
   • I spent the whole afternoon number crunching for the quarterly report.
   • Number crunching is essential for statistical analysis.

2. Detailed financial analysisB2informal

   The act of performing detailed calculations, especially related to budgets, costs, or financial forecasts.

   analyse financière détaillée

   • The accountant did the number crunching to determine the project's feasibility.
   • Number crunching revealed that the company was losing money.
   • We need to do some number crunching before we can set the price.