calculate

Verb

Meaning

To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.

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.

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.

To plan; to expect; to think.

To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

compute reckon count estimate work out figure forecast cypher number rate account measure look determine depend
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Antonyms

judge achieve feel remove decline doubt
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Hypernyms

reason call judge trust promise specify

Hyponyms

process average allow bill judge interpolate

Related terms

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Phrases with the word

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Derivatives

calculater calculating

Examples

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