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cal·cu·la·tion
(kăl′kyə-lā′shən)n.
1.
a. The act, process, or result of calculating.
b. An estimate based on probabilities.
2. Careful, often cunning estimation and planning of likely outcomes, especially to advance one's own interests.
cal′cu·la′tive adj.
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calculation
(ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən)n
1. (Mathematics) the act, process, or result of calculating
2. an estimation of probability; forecast
3. careful planning or forethought, esp for selfish motives
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cal•cu•la•tion
(ˌkæl kyəˈleɪ ʃən)n.
1. the act or process of calculating; computation.
2. the result of calculating.
3. an estimate based on the known facts; forecast.
4. forethought; prior or careful planning.
5. scheming selfishness.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin]
cal′cu•la`tive (-ˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv) cal`cu•la′tion•al, adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  calculation - the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methodstransposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign number crunching - performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations mathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic" recalculation - the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data); "recalculation yielded a much larger value" |
| 2. | calculation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem extrapolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values interpolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade" approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) | |
| 3. | calculation - planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting" planning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" |
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calculation
noun
1. computation, working out, reckoning, figuring, estimate, forecast, judgment, estimation, result, answer He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
2. planning, intention, deliberation, foresight, contrivance, forethought, circumspection, premeditation an act of cold, unspeakably cruel calculation
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
calculation
noun1. The act, process, or result of calculating:
2. A careful considering of a matter:
3. Careful forethought to avoid harm or risk:
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Translations
حِساب، تَقْدير، عَد، إحْصاءحُسْبان
výpočet
beregningkalkulation
laskelma
računica
útreikningur
計算
계산
izračun
beräkning
การคำนวณ
sự tính toán
calculation
[ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən] N (Math) (= estimation) → cálculo mto make or do a calculation → realizar un cálculo
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
calculation
n → Berechnung f, → Kalkulation f; (= critical estimation) → Schätzung f; to do a quick calculation → die Sache schnell überschlagen; with cold calculation → eiskalt berechnend; you’re out in your calculations → du hast dich verrechnet; by my calculations he will arrive on Sunday → nach meiner Schätzung müsste er Sonntag ankommen
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
calculate
(ˈkӕlkjuleit) verb to count or estimate, using numbers. Calculate the number of days in a century.
ˈcalculable adjectiveˌcalcuˈlation noun
ˈcalculator noun
a machine for calculating. Use a calculator for adding all those numbers.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
calculation
→ حُسْبان výpočet beregning Berechnung υπολογισμός cálculo laskelma calcul računica calcolo 計算 계산 berekening utregning obliczenie cálculo расчет beräkning การคำนวณ hesaplama sự tính toán 计算Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
calculation
n. calculación.
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