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I have a table computing many numbers with large precision. Because of this, probably, Mathematica consumes a lot of RAM. Is it possible to restrict the precision in any calculations by default (globally) by n digits?

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    $\begingroup$ Seems easier to use SetPrecision on your table inputs instead. Would that not work? $\endgroup$
    – MarcoB
    Feb 4, 2022 at 15:44
  • $\begingroup$ Even if you restrict Precision, calculations with machine numbers are still done with the full amount of binary digits. $\endgroup$
    – Daniel Huber
    Feb 4, 2022 at 15:53
  • $\begingroup$ @MarcoB : in my case, RAM is consumed during the calculations of table. $\endgroup$
    – John Taylor
    Feb 4, 2022 at 15:53
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    $\begingroup$ @John Could you show a sample of one such calculation then, or an equivalent minimal working example? $\endgroup$
    – MarcoB
    Feb 4, 2022 at 16:07
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    $\begingroup$ @JohnTaylor - that doesn't sound possible. It's less than 1 bit per element of your table. $\endgroup$
    – mikado
    Feb 5, 2022 at 12:26

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