calculate
verb (used with object)
to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute.
has been calculating
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present perfect progressiveof calculate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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This 2025 track record is consistent with that of prior years since 2000, which is how far back my auditing firm has been calculating market-timer sentiment indices.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been calculating the unemployment rate the same way since 1940.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2017
“If you look at how this talk came about and how it led to a deal, you get a clear sense that Kim Jong-un has been calculating it carefully,” Mr. Yang said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2015
The Bank of England, which has been calculating what will happen when the great quantitative easing programme is unwound and £375bn-worth of gilts are sold back to the market.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 15, 2013
"Maud has been calculating on at least a few days more of your good company; and there's no telling when you may find it convenient to pay us another visit."
From Elsie in the South by Finley, Martha
