Calculate

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From Latin calculātus, perfect passive participle of calculō (“‘I reckon, originally by means of pebbles’”) < calculus (“‘a pebble’”).

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• IPA: /kæɫkjuːleɪt/

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1. (transitive) (mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

   Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.

2. (intransitive) (mathematics) To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process.
3. (intransitive) To plan something, especially something morally wrong.

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• (determine value of or solution to): compute, reckon (old), work out
• (determine values or solutions): compute, reckon (old)
• (plan): plan, plot, scheme

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• calculating

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• calculation
• calculus
• calculator
• incalculable

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• Calculate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• Calculate in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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