numbers

numbers n.  [scientific computation] Output of a computation
   that may not be significant results but at least indicate that the
   program is running.  May be used to placate management, grant
   sponsors, etc.  `Making numbers' means running a program because
   output -- any output, not necessarily meaningful output -- is
   needed as a demonstration of progress.  See {pretty pictures},
   {math-out}, {social science number}.



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