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cal·cu·late       [kal-kyuh-leyt] Pronunciation Key verb, -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light.
2.to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
3.to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
4.Chiefly Northern U.S.
a.to think; guess.
b.to intend; plan.
–verb (used without object)
5.to make a computation or form an estimate.
6.to count or rely (usually fol. by on or upon): They calculated on good weather.
[Origin: 1560–70; < LL calculātus reckoned (ptp. of calculāre), equiv. to calculus pebble (see calculus) + -ātus -ate1]

—Synonyms 1. count, figure, cast. 3. design, plan, intend, mean.
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cal·cu·late       (kāl'kyə-lāt')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing, cal·cu·lates

v.   tr.
  1. To ascertain by computation; reckon: calculating the area of a circle; calculated their probable time of arrival.
  2. To make an estimate of; evaluate: calculating the team's chances of winning.
  3. To make for a deliberate purpose; design: a sturdy car that is calculated to last for years; a choice that was calculated to please.
  4. also cal'late (kāl'āt', -lāt') Chiefly New England
    1. To suppose: "I cal'late she's a right smart cook" (Dialect Notes).
    2. To plan, intend, or count on.

v.   intr.
  1. To perform a mathematical process; figure: We must measure and calculate to determine how much paint will be needed.
  2. To predict consequences.
  3. Regional
    1. To suppose; guess.
    2. To count, depend, or rely on someone or something: We're calculating on your help.


[Late Latin calculāre, calculāt-, from Latin calculus, small stone used in reckoning, diminutive of calx, calc-, small stone for gaming; see calx.]

cal'cu·la'tive (-lā'tĭv, -lə-tĭv) adj.
Synonyms: These verbs refer to the use of mathematical methods to determine a result. Calculate, the most comprehensive, often implies a relatively high level of abstraction or procedural complexity: The astronomer calculated the planet's position.
Compute applies to possibly lengthy arithmetic operations: computing fees according to time spent.
Reckon, cipher, and figure suggest the use of simple arithmetic: reckoned the number of hours before her departure; had to be taught to read and to cipher; trying to figure my share of the bill.

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calculate

verb
1. make a mathematical calculation or computation 
2. judge to be probable 
3. keep an account of [syn: account] 
4. predict in advance [syn: forecast] 
5. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public 
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" [syn: count] 

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Cal"cu*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calculater; p. pr. & vb. n. Calculating.] [L, calculatus, p. p. of calculate, fr. calculus a pebble, a stone used in reckoning; hence, a reckoning, fr. calx, calcis, a stone used in gaming, limestone. See Calx.]

1. To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.

A calencar exacity calculated than any othe. --North.

2. To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.

A cunning man did calculate my birth. --Shak.

3. To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people.

[Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit. --Abp. Tillotson.

4. To plan; to expect; to think. [Local, U. S.]

Syn: To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.

Usage: To Calculate, Compute. Reckon, Count. These words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon and count in carrying out the details of a computation. These words are also used in a secondary and figurative sense. "Calculate is rather a conjection from what is, as to what may be; computation is a rational estimate of what has been, from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we count the hours and minutes until the time of enjoyment arrives" --Crabb.

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Calculate

Cal"cu*late\, v. i. To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.

The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate. --F. W. Robertson.

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