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calculate

[ kal-kyuh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing.
  1. to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute:

    to calculate the velocity of light.

    Synonyms: cast, figure, count

  2. to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
  3. to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive):

    His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.

    Synonyms: mean, intend, plan, design

  4. Chiefly Northern U.S.
    1. to think; guess.
    2. to intend; plan.


verb (used without object)

, cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing.
  1. to make a computation or form an estimate.
  2. to count or rely (usually followed by on or upon ):

    They calculated on good weather.

calculate

/ ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt; ˈkælkjʊlətɪv /

verb

  1. to solve (one or more problems) by a mathematical procedure; compute
  2. tr; may take a clause as object to determine beforehand by judgment, reasoning, etc; estimate
  3. tr; usually passive to design specifically; aim

    the car was calculated to appeal to women

  4. intr; foll by on or upon to depend; rely
  5. dialect.
    tr; may take a clause as object
    1. to suppose; think
    2. to intend (to do something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • calculative, adjective
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Other Words From

  • pre·calcu·late verb (used with object) precalculated precalculating
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calculate1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Late Latin calculātus “reckoned,” past participle of calculāre “to reckon,” derivative of calculus “pebble”; calculus
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calculate1

C16: from Late Latin calculāre, from calculus pebble used as a counter; see calculus
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Example Sentences

In those states, margin is calculated among votes cast for Republicans only.

Previously, Chrome’s filtering had focused more on “URL-based blocks” versus dynamically calculating the impact of individual ads, according to Kershaw.

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Companies calculate profits per employees by dividing their net income by the number of their full-time employees.

From Fortune

Kennedy, the founder and former chief executive of human resources software platform Topia, calculated that statistic before launching her congressional campaign—because she’s hoping to be the first.

From Fortune

The S&P 500 dropped roughly 6% in the two weeks following the election, Fortune calculated, while the Dow fell around 5% in the two weeks “as litigation threatened to prolong the uncertainty,” McLoughlin writes.

From Fortune

It is impossible to calculate the full effect that watching this on television, listening on the radio must have had on Sam.

More than a year ago, we asked experts to calculate the cost of electing a Congress in 2016 that would pass fundamental reform.

A nutritionist can also help you calculate your consumption with a food diary, and can pinpoint your top sources of sodium.

There is also an argument that it makes more sense to calculate consumption rather than income.

In some parts of the world it's virtually impossible to calculate the number of executions.

Classify each leukocyte seen, and calculate what percentage each variety is of the whole number classified.

The Brahmins observe the stars, and by their aid calculate the most fortunate day and even hour for the ceremony to take place.

"Calculate we kin git a drink there," said Scattergood, pointing to a little shanty in a clearing by the roadside.

This Davidson was reluctant to do, since he knew the lad would have to calculate closely to make his food last.

They went on for about four leagues, then Gorenflot lay down on the grass to sleep, while Chicot began to calculate.

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