Financial Analysis Terminology

verb to crush, grind, or chew noisily with the teeth

• The data analyst crunched the numbers to create a comprehensive report.
• I crunched the numbers and it looks like we're on track to meet our sales goals.
• I crunched the numbers and it seems like we're in the clear.
• The hikers crunched through the snow as they made their way up the mountain.

noun friendly or helpful feelings towards others

• The company's reputation for goodwill towards its employees is well-known.
• I appreciate your goodwill in helping me with this project.
• Thanks for the goodwill, dude. You're a real pal.
• The goodwill between the two nations paved the way for successful negotiations.

noun a relationship between two amounts showing how many times one contains the other

• The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:3.
• What's the ratio of sugar to flour in this recipe?
• The ratio of likes to dislikes on that video is insane!
• The ratio of work to play in his life is completely off balance.

noun CBA

• The CBA is responsible for regulating the banking industry.
• I can't go out tonight, I have to study for my CBA tomorrow.
• I'm so over this CBA assignment, it's taking forever.
• She always follows the CBA of success: hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word used to specify a noun, such as 'the', 'a', or 'an'

• Before making a decision, it is important to run the numbers to ensure financial viability.
• Let's run the numbers before committing to anything.
• I always run the numbers before splurging on anything.
• Sometimes it's necessary to run the numbers in your head before taking a risk.