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English

Etymology

From Latin calculare#Latin|calculare

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /kæɫkjuːleɪt/


Verb

  1. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
  2. : Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.
  3. To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process.
  4. To plan something, especially something morally wrong.


Synonyms


Translations

  • Catalan:
  • Croatian: ,
  • Czech:
  • Dutch: ,
  • Esperanto: {{t-|eo|kalkuli|xs=Esperanto}}
  • Finnish:
  • French:
  • German: , ,
  • Hebrew: {{t|he|לחשב|sc=Hebr}} (le'khashev)
  • Hungarian:
  • Italian:
  • Japanese: {{t+|ja|計算|sc=Jpan}} (keisansuru) する (けいさんする)
  • Korean: 정산하다 (jeongsanhada)
  • Polish: ,
  • Portuguese:
  • Russian: {{t|ru|вычислять|sc=Cyrl}}, {{t+|ru|считать|sc=Cyrl}}, {{t|ru|подсчитывать|sc=Cyrl}}
  • Spanish:
  • Swedish: ,
  • Japanese:
  • : value: 計算する(けいさんする,keisansuru), 算定する (さんていする, santeisuru), 算出する(さんしゅつする, sanshutusuru), 見積もる (みつもる, mitsumoru)
  • : solution: 推定する (すいていする, suisoku suru)
  • Korean: 계산하다 (gyesanhada)
  • Swedish: räkna (count; do calculations in general), beräkna, räkna ut (calculate a specific answer)

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GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, v. i.
To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate;
to compute.
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The strong passions, whether good or bad, never
calculate. --F. W.
Robertson.
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GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calculater; p.
pr. & vb. n. Calculating.] [L, calculatus, p. p. of
calculate, fr. calculus a pebble, a stone used in reckoning;
hence, a reckoning, fr. calx, calcis, a stone used in gaming,
limestone. See Calx.]
1. To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes,
usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up;
to estimate; to compute.
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A calencar exacity calculated than any othe.
--North.
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2. 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.
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A cunning man did calculate my birth. --Shak.
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3. 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.
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[Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit.
--Abp.
Tillotson.
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4. To plan; to expect; to think. [Local, U. S.]

Syn: To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.

Usage: To Calculate, Compute. Reckon, Count. These
words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given
result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view
to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to
calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given
numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon
and count in carrying out the details of a
computation. These words are also used in a secondary
and figurative sense. "Calculate is rather a
conjection from what is, as to what may be;
computation is a rational estimate of what has been,
from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a
pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting
indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we
compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any
mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we
count the hours and minutes until the time of
enjoyment arrives" --Crabb.
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WordNet calculate
v 1: make a mathematical calculation or computation [syn: cipher,
cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure]
2: judge to be probable [syn: estimate, reckon, count on,
figure, forecast]
3: keep an account of [syn: account]
4: predict in advance [syn: forecast]
5: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a
certain public [syn: aim, direct]
6: 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" [syn: count, bet, depend, look, reckon]
Moby Dictionary
add , add up , algebraize , appraise , appreciate , arrange , ascertain ,
assay , assess , bank on , build on , calibrate , caliper , cast ,
check a parameter , cipher , compute , concert , consider , contrive ,
count , count on , cut out , depend , design , determine , devise , dial ,
discover , divide , dope out , estimate , evaluate , extract roots ,
fathom , figure , figure in , figure out , forecast , forethink , frame ,
gauge , graduate , intend , lay plans , lot , make a projection ,
make arrangements , measure , mensurate , mete , meter , methodize ,
multiply , organize , pace , plan , plan ahead , plot , plumb ,
prearrange , premeditate , preresolve , price , prize , probe , program ,
project , quantify , quantize , rate , rationalize , reckon , reckon on ,
schedule , schematize , scheme , score , set up , shape , size , size up ,
sound , span , step , study , subtract , survey , systematize ,
take a reading , take account of , tally , triangulate , trust in ,
valuate , value , weigh , work out , work out beforehand , work up


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