calculate
//ˈkælkjʊleɪt//
formalForms
- present (v1)
- calculate
- past (v2)
- calculated
- past participle (v3)
- calculated
- present participle
- calculating
- 3rd person singular
- calculates
Definitions
1.To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
- Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.
2.To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.
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.
- A cunning man did calculate my birth.
4.To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2936
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
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).