numericprocessing

noun
UK /njuːˈmɛrɪk ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /nuːˈmɛrɪk ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Numeric processing is when a computer works with numbers to do math or solve problems.

The calculator uses numeric processing to add up all the prices.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The automated handling of numerical data by a computer program.

The weather app relies on numeric processing to predict tomorrow's temperature.

3. A step in computing where numbers are changed, sorted, or combined.

During numeric processing, the spreadsheet summed every column automatically.

4. The use of math operations inside software to turn raw numbers into useful results.

Video games use numeric processing to keep track of your score.