number cruncher



number cruncher

1. A person who works primarily with mathematics. We hired Tom to be the company's number cruncher and see if we could save money on our taxes.
2. A computer used to solve complicated mathematical problems. After I finish installing my new RAM, this computer's going to be a real number cruncher.
See also: cruncher, number

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hana (4)hah-nahKorean
Costelko-STELRomanian
Victorine-French
Kasi-Indian, Telugu, Tamil
Emile[ei'mi:l]
Kjeld-Danish