[1] : WordNet (r) 2.0

number crunching
     n : performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations

[2] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

number crunching
     
         computations of a numerical nature,
        especially those that make extensive use of floating-point
        numbers.  the only thing fortrash is good for.
     
        this term is in widespread informal use outside hackerdom and
        even in mainstream slang, but has additional hackish
        connotations: namely, that the computations are mindless and
        involve massive use of brute force.  this is not always
        evil, especially if it involves ray tracing or fractals
        or some other use that makes pretty pictures, especially if
        such pictures can be used as wallpaper.
     
        see also crunch.
     
        jargon file
     
        1995-03-17
     
     
see also:
floating-point fortrash brute force evil ray tracing fractal 
pretty pictures wallpaper crunch jargon file 

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