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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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