pretty pictures

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

pretty pictures
 n.

   [scientific computation] The next step up from {numbers}. Interesting
   graphical output from a program that may not have any sensible
   relationship to the system the program is intended to model. Good for
   showing to {management}.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

pretty pictures

   (scientific computation) The next step up from {numbers}.
   Interesting graphical output from a program that may not have
   any sensible relationship to the system the program is
   intended to model, but good for showing to {management}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (1995-02-15)

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