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 calculating
2 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