calculation
ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən
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Definition of calculation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
thought processcareful thought or planning
  • His move was the result of careful calculation..
computation reckoning
2.
forecastestimation or forecast based on probability
  • His calculation of the risks was quite accurate.
estimation prediction projection
3.
strategycareful planning with a focus on self-interest
  • Her actions were driven by cold calculation.
plotting scheming strategizing
4.
mathematicsthe process of working something out mathematically
  • The calculation took several hours to complete.
computation figuring reckoning
5.
maththe result obtained from a mathematical process
  • Her calculation was correct and matched the answer key.
assessment computation reckoning
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Expressions with calculation

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impossible to quantify or measure
The value of her kindness is beyond calculation.
quick rough estimate done informally
He made a back of the envelope calculation to check the costs.
strategically and without emotion
She planned her career moves with cold calculation.
calculation done in one's mind without using physical aids
He performed the mental calculation quickly to solve the problem.
thinking or deciding without emotion, only using logic
His actions were driven by cold calculation.
process of working out how much money someone must pay in taxes
The accountant handled the tax calculation for their small business.

Origin of calculation

Latin, calculare (to count)

Terms with calculation included in their meaning

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general error
error or fault in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment
calculation
calculate roughly from imperfect data
calculation
rough calculation of value, size, or cost
calculation
count or add up to a total
calculation
final amount or score
calculation
equal a total amount
exclusion
excluding from consideration or calculation
math calculation
numbers are correct when calculated together

Examples of calculation in a sentence

  • The project succeeded due to precise calculation.
  • The calculation predicted a rise in sales.
  • Her calculation of the weather was spot on.
  • His decision was based on careful calculation.
  • The merger was a result of strategic calculation.
  • She double-checked her calculation before submitting the report.

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  1. French:calcul, estimation, ...
  2. German:Berechnung, Kalkulation, ...
  3. Italian:pianificazione, valutazione, ...
  4. Spanish:planificación, estimación, ...
  5. Portuguese:cálculo, estimativa, ...
  6. Chinese:计算, 估算, ...
  7. Japanese:計画, 計算, ...
  8. Arabic:حِسابات, حِسَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִישּׁוּב, תּוֹצָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:расчёт, расчет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розрахунок, оцінка, ...
  12. Hindi:सोच-विचार, गणना, ...
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