Definitions for CALCULATIONS
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1. calculations

   A calculation is a deliberate mathematical process that transforms one or more inputs into one or more outputs or results. The term is used in a variety of senses, from the very definite arithmetical calculation of using an algorithm, to the vague heuristics of calculating a strategy in a competition, or calculating the chance of a successful relationship between two people. For example, multiplying 7 by 6 is a simple algorithmic calculation. Extracting the square root or the cube root of a number using mathematical models is a more complex algorithmic calculation. Statistical estimations of the likely election results from opinion polls also involve algorithmic calculations, but produces ranges of possibilities rather than exact answers. To calculate means to determine mathematically in the case of a number or amount, or in the case of an abstract problem to deduce the answer using logic, reason or common sense. The English word derives from the Latin calculus, which originally meant a small stone in the gall-bladder (from Latin calx). It also meant a pebble used for calculating, or a small stone used as a counter in an abacus (Latin abacus, Greek abax). The abacus was an instrument used by Greeks and Romans for arithmetic calculations, preceding the slide-rule and the electronic calculator, and consisted of perforated pebbles sliding on iron bars. Calculation is a prerequisite for computation.

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1. calculationsnoun

   Plural noun of the word calculation.

   The financial controller always had a formula to check her calculations.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 23, 2017  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CALCULATIONS in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CALCULATIONS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of CALCULATIONS in a Sentence

1. Norachit Sinhaseni:

   There will be 250 unelected senators with power to protect the constitution and push reforms, about 2.5 percent of the Senate can be civil servants, or by my calculations, about six people.

2. Pilar Mazzetti:

   We are starting on a second wave [ of Covid-19 cases ]. This wave is rising. I can tell you that we've made some calculations and we are more or less right were we were in mid-April, and the figures keep ascending.

3. Seton Hall Professor Lopez:

   Through the gained knowledge of physics, in particular the sub-field of Newtonian or classical mechanics, we're capable of making very accurate calculations of the exact times when solar eclipses will happen and the terrestrial locations of where total solar eclipses will occur, it impresses me immensely that [the] Universe has a repeating and cyclical nature that we've figured out.

4. Inalum CEO Budi Gunadi Sadikin:

   By our calculations it will be two years.

5. Arthur Brouwer:

   Some of the customers can change what they like or they delay decisions sometimes in a way that can't help them be timely, like adding an elevator will impact the central weight of the ship, so we have to do all the calculations and it might impact the performance of the ship.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculations