What does the cryptic crossword clue "Statistical processing less responsive on specific form of consumption (6,9)" mean?

The definition is "Statistical processing". The wordplay uses a deletion. NUMBER (synonym="less responsive") + CRUNCHING (synonym="form of consumption") = NUMBER CRUNCHING; definition: "Statistical processing" The answer is NUMBER CRUNCHING.

Statistical processing less responsive on specific form of consumption (6,9)

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