Meaning & Definition of Calculate in English
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Calculate
/kælkjəlet/
verb
1. Make a mathematical calculation or computation
synonym:
- calculate,
- cipher,
- cypher,
- compute,
- work out,
- reckon,
- figure
2. Judge to be probable
synonym:
- calculate,
- estimate,
- reckon,
- count on,
- figure,
- forecast
3. Keep an account of
synonym:
- account,
- calculate
4. Predict in advance
synonym:
- forecast,
- calculate
5. Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
synonym:
- calculate,
- aim,
- direct
6. Have faith or confidence in
- "You can count on me to help you any time"
- "Look to your friends for support"
- "You can bet on that!"
- "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
synonym:
- count,
- bet,
- depend,
- look,
- calculate,
- reckon
Examples of using
In reply, Lisa asked me to calculate 100 factorial in my head.
The application allows you to quickly calculate the ratio of body mass index - BMI.
How do you calculate the length of the circumference? I've forgotten.