calculate

CEFRB1

/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To find an answer using numbers or careful thought.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.

Examples

  • An independent valuer will calculate the value of your property.

  • I cannot calculate the final cost until I talk with our contractors.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To plan; to expect; to think.

  2. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

  3. 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.

More examples

In context

  • A computer can calculate very rapidly.

  • Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.

  • to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin calculātus, perfect passive participle of calculō (“to reckon, compute, calculate”, originally by means of pebbles) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from calculus (“a pebble”), further from calx (“limestone”, calc- in compounds) + -ulus (forms diminutives).