Cálculo (en. Calculation)

/ˈkal.ku.lo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mathematical process that consists of determining a value or result from known data.

The calculation of the sum of two numbers is very simple.

El cálculo de la suma de dos números es muy sencillo.

Science that studies the change and accumulation of values.

Differential calculus is fundamental in mathematical analysis.

El cálculo diferencial es fundamental en el análisis matemático.

Evaluation or estimation made in a situation.

He made a calculation of the expenses before going on vacation.

Hizo un cálculo de los gastos antes de ir de vacaciones.

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

mental calculation

Ability to perform mathematical operations without using paper or a calculator.

cálculo mental

probability calculation

Method that determines the likelihood of an event occurring.

cálculo de probabilidades

unique calculation

Calculation style that combines different techniques to solve a problem.

cálculo único

to calculate

To perform a calculation.

calcular

calculator

Device used to perform calculations.

calculadora

integral calculus

Branch of calculus that deals with the integral of functions.

cálculo integral

Quick calculation

He made a quick calculation to decide what to buy.

Hizo un cálculo rápido para decidir qué comprar.

Exact calculation

The exact calculation was necessary to obtain the correct result.

El cálculo exacto fue necesario para obtener el resultado correcto.