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