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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
I don't really know what the word "Cruncher " mean in Chinese.
Anyone can explain it by Chinese or simple English? ![]() |
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olympic
Senior Cruncher Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Post Count: 156 Status: Offline |
"Cruncher" is the slang name given to a computer that participates in grid computing. It comes from the phrase "crunch the numbers" which means to solve an equation or mathmatical problem.
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Vester
Senior Cruncher USA Joined: Nov 18, 2004 Post Count: 325 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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Sekerob
Ace Cruncher Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Post Count: 20043 Status: Offline |
I don't really know what the word "Cruncher " mean in Chinese. Anyone can explain it by Chinese or simple English? ![]() Merriam-Websters explanationS : Main Entry: 1crunch Pronunciation: 'kr&nch Function: verb Etymology: alteration of craunch intransitive verb 1 : to chew or press with a crushing noise 2 : to make one's way with a crushing noise transitive verb 1 : to chew, press, or grind with a crunching sound 2 : PROCESS; especially : to perform mathematical computations on <crunch numbers> - crunch·able /'kr&n-ch&-b&l/ adjective
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Last I heard, the "Great FireWall" of China blocks Wikipedia from it's citizens. You may need to paste the contents in your post. -Brink |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
thank you! i think i have known it. haha my english is too poor.but i have learned it for near 20years!! ![]() |
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