Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Run the numbers"

"Run the numbers" means to do a quantitative analysis, such as a financial model or calculation, to assess whether an idea or plan makes sense.

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How "Run the numbers" shows up at work

Said at the end of strategy conversations as a way to signal that someone will eventually introduce rigor into the discussion. The phrase often means "let's defer this" as much as it means "let's calculate this."

Buzzword

Before we commit to expanding the team, someone needs to run the numbers on headcount costs.

Plain English

Before we commit to expanding the team, someone needs to do the math on headcount costs.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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