crunch numbers

idiom

Meaning

To figure; to do the math.

Examples

SIMPLE

I need to crunch numbers to see if we can afford this.

CONTEXTUAL

The accountant spent all morning crunching numbers to prepare the budget report for the upcoming meeting.

COMPLEX

Before committing to such a significant investment, the analysts spent several days crunching numbers to ensure the company could sustain the projected growth.

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