crunch (the) numbers

idiom

: to process numbers : to examine and analyze numbers, especially to determine exactly how much money is available, needed, etc.

When we sat down to crunch the numbers we realized that we couldn't afford a new car.

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There’s several different ways to crunch the numbers: The 10 times method One way to get a ballpark figure is to multiply your annual income by ten. —

Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 When airlines offer miles on sale, take the time to crunch the numbers and check for award availability. —

Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 Use Numbeo to crunch the numbers, and remember to factor in any home country expenses (mortgage, credit card debt, cell phone plan, etc.) and savings. —

Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024 Question your assumptions, crunch the numbers, and map out consequences. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crunch (the) numbers

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