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1. (v.t.) calculate
to determine by mathematical methods; compute:
to calculate the velocity of light.
2. calculate
to determine by reasoning or experience; estimate; gauge.
3. calculate
to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt:
The remarks were calculated to inspire confidence.
4. calculate
Chiefly Northern U.S.
5. calculate
to think; guess.
6. calculate
to intend; plan.
7. (v.i.) calculate
to make a calculation.
8. calculate
to count or rely (usu. fol. by on or upon).
Etymology: (1560–70; < LL calculātus, ptp. of calculāre to reckon, der. of L calculus pebble (see calculus ))
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| Definition of 'calculate' |
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1. (verb) calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure
make a mathematical calculation or computation
2. (verb) calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
judge to be probable
3. (verb) account, calculate
keep an account of
4. (verb) forecast, calculate
predict in advance
5. (verb) calculate, aim, direct
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
6. (verb) count, bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon
have faith or confidence in
"you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
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1. (verb) calculate
to use math to find the answer; = figure out
to calculate the area of the shape; She calculated that it cost the company $1.5 million.; to calculate how far away the galaxy is
2. calculate
to make a guess or a judgment; = estimate
The campaign hadn't calculated the effect of the statement.
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| Definition of 'calculate' |
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1. (verb) calculate
to ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute
2. (verb) calculate
to ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity
3. (verb) calculate
to adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people
4. (verb) calculate
to plan; to expect; to think
5. (verb) calculate
to make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute
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Sense: to count or estimate, using numbers
Calculate the number of days in a century.
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 Afrikaans: bereken |
 Arabic: يَحْسِبُ، يُحْصي، يُقَدِّ |
 Bulgarian: пресмятам |
 Brazilian: calcular |
 Czech: počítat, vypočítat |
 German: (be-)rechnen |
 Danish: beregne; kalkulere |
 Greek: υπολογίζω |
 Spanish: calcular |
 Estonian: arvutama |
 Farsi: محاسبه کردن |
 Finnish: laskea |
 French: calculer |
 Hebrew: לְחָשֵב |
 Hindi: हिसाब लगाना |
 Croatian: računati, izračunati |
 Hungarian: kiszámít |
 Indonesian: menghitung |
 Icelandic: reikna (út) |
 Italian: calcolare |
 Japanese: 計算する |
 Korean: 계산하다 |
 Lithuanian: suskaičiuoti |
 Latvian: izskaitļot; aprēķināt |
 Malay: kira |
 Dutch: (be)rekenen |
 Norwegian: regne ut, beregne, kalkul |
 Polish: obliczać |
 Persian: محاسبه کردن |
 Pashto: شمېرل (امر) ګومان كو |
 Portuguese: calcular |
 Romanian: a calcula |
 Russian: вычислять |
 Slovak: (vy)počítať |
 Slovenian: računati |
 Serbian: izračunati |
 Swedish: beräkna, kalkylera |
 Thai: คำนวณ |
 Turkish: hesaplamak |
 Taiwanese: 計算 |
 Ukrainian: обчислювати, підраховуват |
 Urdu: حساب لگانا |
 Vietnamese: tính toán |
 Chinese: 计算 |
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