meaning of numbers
1. numbers Scientific computation Output from a computation that may not be significant but at least indicates that the program is running. Numbers 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. [Jargon File]
2. an illegal daily lottery
Related Words
numbers | numbers game | numbers pool | numbers racket |
