Calculation
1Calculation — Cal cu*la tion ( l[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [OE. calculation, fr. L. calculatio; cf. OF. calcucation.] 1. The act or process, or the result, of calculating; computation; reckoning, estimate. The calculation of eclipses. Nichol. [1913 Webster] The… …
2calculation — UK US /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ noun [C or U] ► the process of finding an amount or number using mathematics: »A calculation of their tax liability will be made from their account books. ► an opinion that you form about something, or the process of… …
3calculation — [n1] computing, estimating amount adding, arithmetic, ciphering, computation, counting, dividing, estimate, estimation, figuring, forecast, judgment, multiplying, prediction, reckoning, subtracting, summation, totaling; concepts 28,764… …
4calculation — index appraisal, assessment (estimation), census, computation, contemplation, deduction (conclusion) …
5calculation — late 14c., from L.L. calculationem (nom. calculatio), noun of action from pp. stem of calculare to reckon, compute, from L. calculus reckoning, account, originally pebble used in counting, dim. of calx (gen. calcis) limestone (see CHALK (Cf.… …
6calculation — circumspection, caution, wariness, chariness (see under CAUTIOUS) Analogous words: *prudence, forethought, foresight, providence, discretion: *care, concern, solicitude: astuteness, perspicacity, sagacity, shrewdness (see corresponding adjectives …
7calculation — ► NOUN 1) a mathematical determination of quantity or extent. 2) an assessment of the risks or effects of a course of action …
8calculation — [kal΄kyo͞o lā′shən, kal΄kyəlā′shən] n. 1. the act or process of calculating 2. something deduced by calculating; estimate; plan 3. careful planning or forethought, esp. with selfish motives calculative [kal΄kyo͞o lāt′iv, kal΄kyəlāt΄iv] adj …
9calculation — noun 1 act of calculating/sum calculated ADJECTIVE ▪ accurate, correct, exact, precise ▪ an exact calculation of the amount spent so far ▪ Your calculations are correct. ▪ …
10calculation — [[t]kæ̱lkjʊle͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] calculations 1) N VAR: oft N of n A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically. Leonard made a rapid calculation: he d… …
