crunch

[krʌntʃ]

crunch Definition

  • 1a loud noise like something being crushed
  • 2the sound of something being crushed or broken
  • 3a situation in which there is not enough money, time, or people to do what is needed

Using crunch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crunch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The crunch of the leaves underfoot was a satisfying sound.

  • Example

    The crunch of the glass under the car's tire was deafening.

  • Example

    The company is facing a financial crunch due to poor sales.

crunch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crunch

Phrases with crunch

  • numbers crunch

    to analyze numerical data, especially financial data, in order to make decisions

    Example

    We need to numbers crunch the budget before we can decide on any new projects.

  • a period of intense pressure or stress, especially when a deadline is approaching

    Example

    It's crunch time for the team as they prepare for the championship game.

  • crunch numbers

    to perform mathematical calculations, especially in order to analyze data

    Example

    I spent all night crunching numbers for my research project.

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Summary: crunch in Brief

The term 'crunch' [krʌntʃ] refers to a loud noise like something being crushed, often used to describe the sound of something being crushed or broken. It also refers to a situation in which there is not enough money, time, or people to do what is needed. Phrases like 'numbers crunch' and 'crunch time' are used to describe analyzing data and periods of intense pressure or stress, respectively.

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