"number cruncher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: number crunchers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} number cruncher (plural number crunchers)
  1. An accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession. Related terms: crunch numbers
    Sense id: en-number_cruncher-en-noun-D5zSqf~G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 68 32
  2. (computing) A program, algorithm, or hardware with a focus on numerical calculation. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-number_cruncher-en-noun-V7v5IDum Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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