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calculate

1 of 1verb
/ˈkælkjəleɪt/
Forms:calculates,calculating,calculated,calculated
1

to find a number or amount using mathematics

A2transitive
  • She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.
  • The engineer calculated the dimensions of the bridge to ensure structural integrity.
  • He calculated the interest on the loan using a simple formula.
  • The students calculated the area of the rectangle by multiplying its length and width.
  • We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress.
Synonyms:
computereckoncypherfigurework outcipher
2

to form an opinion by considering the information at hand

C1transitive
  • He calculated that it would be more cost-effective to rent rather than buy.
  • She calculated that they could afford the new house with their current budget.
  • The team calculated that the weather would improve by the weekend.
  • After considering all options, he calculated that the best course of action was to wait.
  • They calculated that they would need additional staff to meet the deadline.
Synonyms:
count onestimatereckonfigureforecast
3

to depend on or rely upon something or someone

transitive
  • The success of the project will calculate on timely approval from the board.
  • She calculated heavily on her partner’s support during the difficult period.
  • The success of the new strategy will calculate on customer feedback.
  • The final decision will calculate on the data collected from the survey.
  • They calculated on favorable weather conditions for the outdoor event.
Synonyms:
lookdependrelyreckonbankcountbetswear
4

to predict or estimate the likely outcomes or effects of a situation or decision

transitive
  • The team calculated the long-term consequences of their decision to cut costs.
  • The lawyer calculated the potential legal consequences of signing the contract.
  • The financial advisor calculated the impact of a market downturn on the portfolio.
  • He carefully calculated how the change in regulations would impact the business.
Synonyms:
forecast
5

to plan or create something with a particular purpose or goal in mind

  • The team calculated the product’s features to appeal specifically to young professionals.
  • The architect calculated the building’s layout to maximize natural light.
  • The advertisement was calculated to attract a wide audience through humor.
  • They calculated the campaign’s strategy to target a specific demographic.
  • He calculated the meeting agenda to focus on the most critical issues first.
Synonyms:
aimdirect