calculation

[kal-kyuh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of calculating; computation.

2. the result or product of calculation.

   His calculations agree with ours.

3. an estimate based on the known facts; forecast.

   Her calculation of the building costs proved quite accurate.

4. forethought; prior or careful planning.

5. scheming selfishness.

calculation

/ ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act, process, or result of calculating

2. an estimation of probability; forecast

3. careful planning or forethought, esp for selfish motives

Other Word Forms

• calculative adjective
• calculational adjective
• calculatory adjective
• noncalculative adjective
• precalculation noun
• uncalculative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calculation¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin calculātiōn- (stem of calculātiō “reckoning”). See calculate, -ion

Synonym Study

See prudence.

Example Sentences

Those manifesto commitments are clearly under pressure, if the OBR's calculations go against the Treasury.

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Steve, who's over with his family from Massachusetts in the US, has been doing his calculations and can see the good side of the upcoming charge.

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However, the BBC understands the calculations assume an independent Welsh government would continue to spend the same amount on the same areas the UK government currently spends in Wales on areas that it controls.

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If accepted by the independent forecasters, the inclusion of the proposed EU youth mobility scheme into its calculations could theoretically limit the extent of any new tax rises.

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A separate body makes that calculation for Scotland.

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Related Words

• arithmetic 
• computation 
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• estimate 
• estimation 
• forecast 
• judgment 
• prediction