Calculate: meaning, definitions and examples

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calculate

 

[ หˆkรฆlkjษ™หŒleษชt ]

Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

Determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

Synonyms

compute, determine, estimate, figure out

Examples of usage

  • I need to calculate the total cost of the project.
  • She calculated the distance between the two cities.
  • Can you help me calculate the square root of this number?
  • The formula allows us to calculate the volume of the cylinder.
  • He quickly calculated the answer in his head.
Context #2 | Verb

plan

Carefully consider and plan (something) out.

Synonyms

consider, plan, strategize, weigh

Examples of usage

  • We need to calculate our next move in this game.
  • She calculated the risks before making a decision.
  • The team calculated the best strategy to win the competition.
  • He always calculates his steps before taking action.
Context #3 | Verb

behavior

Behave in a way that shows a lack of consideration for others.

Synonyms

calculating, cunning, manipulative, scheming

Examples of usage

  • He calculatedly ignored her at the party.
  • She spoke with a calculated tone to intimidate him.
  • The politician's actions were seen as calculated and insincere.
  • The decision seemed calculated to hurt those involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "calculate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฃเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช berechnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghitung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั‡ะธัะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obliczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จˆ็ฎ—ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ‘ใ„ใ•ใ‚“ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calculer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hesaplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์‚ฐํ•˜๋‹ค (gyesan-hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poฤรญtat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤรญtaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎก็ฎ— (jรฌsuร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izraฤunati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reikna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะตะฟั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hesablamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcular

Etymology

The word 'calculate' comes from the Latin word 'calculatus', past participle of 'calculare', which means 'to reckon', 'to compute'. The concept of calculating has been essential in the development of mathematics and various fields of science. Calculations have been used throughout history for everything from basic arithmetic to complex scientific equations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,743, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.