Main Entry: cal·cu·late

Pronunciation: \ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): cal·cu·lat·ed; cal·cu·lat·ing

Etymology: Latin calculatus, past participle of calculare, from calculus pebble (used in reckoning), perhaps irregular diminutive of calc-, calx lime — more at chalk

Date: 1570

transitive verb 1 a : to determine by mathematical processes <calculate the rate of acceleration> b : to reckon by exercise of practical judgment : estimate <calculate the likelihood of success> c : to solve or probe the meaning of : figure out <trying to calculate his expression — Hugh MacLennan>
2 : to design or adapt for a purpose <he carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact>
3 a : to judge to be true or probable b : intend <I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt — Mark Twain>intransitive verb 1 a : to make a calculation b : to forecast consequences
2 : count, rely