Calcul (en. Calculation)

/kalky/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Action of calculating, arithmetic operation.

The calculation of this equation is very complex.

Le calcul de cette équation est très complexe.

Result of a mathematical operation.

The calculation of the area is an important step.

Le calcul de l'aire est une étape importante.

verb

To perform a mathematical operation.

It is necessary to calculate the distance between the two cities.

Il faut calculer la distance entre les deux villes.

From Latin 'calculare', which means 'to count'.

mental calculation

Ability to perform calculations without external assistance.

calcul mental

blind calculation

To perform a calculation without tools, often approximate.

calcul à l'aveugle

miscalculation

Error made in the calculation.

miscalcul

precise calculation

Calculation performed with very high accuracy.

calcul précis

calculator

Device that allows calculations to be performed.

calculatrice

calculability

Ability to be calculated.

calculabilité

calculatory

Adj. related to calculation.

calculatoire

To calculate quickly.

He is good at calculations; he does it in a flash.

Il est doué pour les calculs, il fait ça en un éclair.

To informally calculate expenses.

I do my calculations to know how much I spend this month.

Je fais mes calculs pour savoir combien je dépense ce mois-ci.