calculate upon

[kal-kyuh-leyt]

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verb (used with object)

to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light.

to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.

to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.

Chiefly Northern U.S.

to think; guess.

to intend; plan.

verb (used without object)

to make a computation or form an estimate.

to count or rely (usually followed by on or upon): They calculated on good weather.

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Calculate upon is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1560–70; < Late Latin calculātus reckoned (past participle of calculāre), equivalent to calculus pebble (see calculus) + -ātus -ate¹

Related forms

pre·cal·cu·late, verb (used with object), pre·cal·cu·lat·ed, pre·cal·cu·lat·ing.

Synonyms
1. count, figure, cast. 3. design, plan, intend, mean.

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