number cruncher

number cruncher

n. Slang

1. A computer that is able to perform complex, lengthy calculations.

2. A person who performs numerous calculations, especially an accountant.

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number crunching n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	number cruncher - someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations calculator, estimator, figurer, reckoner, computer - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
	2.	number cruncher - a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically