Cálculo (en. Calculus)

/ˈkal.ku.lo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The action of performing a mathematical calculation.
The sum calculation was correct.
El cálculo de la suma fue correcto.
The result obtained from a calculation.
The distance calculation showed an error.
El cálculo de las distancias mostró un error.
Discipline that studies the properties and functions of numbers.
Calculation is fundamental in mathematics.
El cálculo es fundamental en las matemáticas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'calculum', which means 'small stone', as an object used for counting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mental calculation
Calculation performed without the aid of instruments.
cálculo mental
Precise calculation
Calculation performed with accuracy.
cálculo preciso
To do calculations
To perform mathematical operations.
hacer cálculos

Related Words

To calculate
To perform a calculation to find a result.
calcular
Calculator
Person or device that performs calculations.
calculador
Mathematics
Science that studies the properties of numbers.
matemáticas

Slang Meanings

Informal or hurried calculation.
I did a quick calculation and it didn't turn out well.
Hice un cálculo rápido y no salió bien.
Strategy to solve a problem practically.
I used a practical calculation to get out of the situation.
Usé un cálculo práctico para salir de la situación.