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calculate
[kal-kyuh-leyt]
verb (used with object)
to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute.
to calculate the velocity of light.
to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive).
His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
Chiefly Northern U.S.
to think; guess.
to intend; plan.
verb (used without object)
to make a computation or form an estimate.
to count or rely (usually followed by on orupon ).
They calculated on good weather.
calculate
/ ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt, ˈkælkjʊlətɪv /
verb
to solve (one or more problems) by a mathematical procedure; compute
(tr; may take a clause as object) to determine beforehand by judgment, reasoning, etc; estimate
(tr; usually passive) to design specifically; aim
the car was calculated to appeal to women
(intr; foll by on or upon) to depend; rely
dialect, (tr; may take a clause as object)
to suppose; think
to intend (to do something)
Other Word Forms
- precalculate verb (used with object)
- calculative adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of calculate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of calculate1
Example Sentences
Cancer Research UK has used the latest evidence from the UK National Screening Committee to calculate the impact of screening.
A company’s diluted common-share count is the number used to calculate its earnings per share.
A company’s diluted common-share count is the number used to calculate its earnings per share.
A firm's rateable value is based on how much it would cost to rent a firm's property for a year, and is used to calculate a business's rates bill.
Additionally, when calculating net migration, only countries which include asylum seekers or refugees in their immigration figures are included, these are:
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