Main Entry:

cal·cu·la·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: the process or an act of calculating b: the result of an act of calculating2 a: studied care in analyzing or planning b: cold heartless planning to promote self-interest

— cal·cu·la·tion·al \-ˈlāsh-nəl, -ˈlā-shə-n^əl\ adjective