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Meaning
Verb
●
In Mathematics:
To
determine
the value of something or the
solution
to something by a
mathematical
process.
●
In Mathematics:
To
determine
values
or
solutions
by a
mathematical
process; reckon.
●
In American English:
To
plan
; to
expect
; to think.
●
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.
●
To
adjust
for
purpose
; to
adapt
by
forethought
or
calculation
; to
fit
or
prepare
by the
adaptation
of
means to
an end.
●
In Chess:
To
imagine
sequences
of potential
moves
and
responses
without
actually
moving
the pieces.
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Origin
calculate
English
calculatus
Latin
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Etym
Synonyms
Compute
Reckon
Calculate
Cipher
Supputate
Suppute
Work Out
Reckon Out
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Identify
Record
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Minimize
Reduce
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Gauge
Verify
Maximize
Ascertain
Examine
Track
Multiply
Define
Computing
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Monitor
Derive
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Computed
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Simulate
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