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calculate

[ˈkælkjuleɪt]

calculate Definition

  • 1to find a numerical answer to a mathematical problem
  • 2to judge the number or amount of something using available information

Using calculate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calculate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to calculate how much paint I'll need for the room.

  • Example

    The computer program can calculate the trajectory of the missile.

  • Example

    We calculated that it would take us about two hours to get there.

  • Example

    She calculated the cost of the trip to be around $500.

calculate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for calculate

Phrases with calculate

  • to rely on something happening or being true

    Example

    We had calculated upon his help, but he didn't show up.

  • to estimate the probability of a particular outcome

    Example

    He calculated the odds of winning the lottery to be one in a million.

  • to make a mistake in calculating something

    Example

    He miscalculated the distance and ended up driving an extra hour.

Origins of calculate

from Latin 'calculatus', past participle of 'calculare', meaning 'to count, compute'

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Summary: calculate in Brief

The verb 'calculate' [ˈkælkjuleɪt] means to find a numerical answer to a mathematical problem or to judge the number or amount of something using available information. It is often used in scientific or technical contexts, such as 'The computer program can calculate the trajectory of the missile.' 'Calculate' also appears in phrases like 'calculate on/upon something,' indicating reliance on a certain outcome, and 'calculate the odds,' referring to estimating probability.

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