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calculations

 

[ ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematical

Mathematical processes for solving problems or determining results.

Synonyms

computation, estimation, reckoning

Examples of usage

  • The calculations showed that the project was over budget.
  • She relied on her calculations to complete the experiment successfully.
Context #2 | Noun

financial

The process of using numbers to find out the cost, size, value, etc. of something.

Synonyms

assessment, estimation, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The calculations indicated that the company was losing money.
  • We need to make some calculations before we can finalize the budget.
Context #3 | Noun

scientific

The process of using numbers to find out the result of a scientific experiment or study.

Synonyms

analysis, computing, determination

Examples of usage

  • The calculations confirmed the hypothesis of the research.
  • Scientists spent months on the calculations to verify their findings.

Translations

Translations of the word "calculations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cálculos

🇮🇳 गणनाएँ

🇩🇪 Berechnungen

🇮🇩 perhitungan

🇺🇦 обчислення

🇵🇱 obliczenia

🇯🇵 計算 (keisan)

🇫🇷 calculs

🇪🇸 cálculos

🇹🇷 hesaplamalar

🇰🇷 계산 (gyesan)

🇸🇦 حسابات

🇨🇿 výpočty

🇸🇰 výpočty

🇨🇳 计算 (jìsuàn)

🇸🇮 izračuni

🇮🇸 útreikningar

🇰🇿 есептеулер

🇬🇪 გამოთვლები

🇦🇿 hesablamalar

🇲🇽 cálculos

Etymology

The word 'calculations' originates from the Latin word 'calculare', meaning 'to reckon'. The concept of making calculations has been essential throughout history in various fields such as mathematics, finance, and science. From ancient civilizations to modern technology, calculations play a crucial role in problem-solving and decision-making processes.

See also: calculable, calculated, calculating, calculatingly, calculation, calculator, calculus, incalculable, miscalculate, miscalculated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,440, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.