Synonyms of calculate

calculate

verb

ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt 

1

as in to compute

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compute
• figure
• estimate
• assess
• measure
• evaluate
• add
• subtract
• multiply
• cipher
• count
• sum
• divide
• gauge
• deduct
• work out
• reckon
• add up
• average
• scale
• allow (for)
• calibrate
• solve (for)
• figure out
• totalize
• total
• number
• appraise
• rate
• recalculate
• itemize
• tally
• figure in
• value
• recompute
• factor (in or into or out)
• refigure

2

as in to estimate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• figure
• guess
• make
• suppose
• gauge
• put
• judge
• reckon
• understand
• call
• place
• conclude
• infer
• deduce
• conjecture
• extrapolate
• gather
• reason

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measure
• compute
• scale
• calibrate
• work out

3

as in to prepare

to work out the details of (something) in advance

calculated the best route to take to the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepare
• plan
• organize
• arrange
• design
• devise
• chart
• plot
• shape
• outline
• budget
• project
• blueprint
• choreograph
• scheme (out)
• map (out)
• lay out
• contemplate
• draft
• strategize (about)
• frame
• figure
• intend
• contrive
• conspire
• mean
• aim
• sketch
• get up
• concert
• machinate
• have on
• put up
• meditate
• intrigue
• premeditate

4

as in to intend

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intend
• plan
• mean
• contemplate
• try
• go
• aim
• look
• hope
• propose
• wish
• purpose
• allow
• design
• attempt
• aspire
• purport
• consider
• meditate
• figure on
• achieve
• strive
• struggle
• accomplish
• perform
• ponder
• execute
• dream
• scheme
• endeavor
• effect
• debate
• mull (over)
• plot

5

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust

we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rely
• count
• depend
• stand on
• lean
• look to
• call on
• reckon
• bank on
• trust
• figure on
• commit
• entrust
• confide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calculate

Based on star catalogues, it was calculated that the two telescopes had seen 288,315 stars seen in 1,327 observations of the sky. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The number of reviews referencing these words was calculated as a percentage, and the highest ones determined the final ranking. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Brookings economist Jessica Riedl calculated the ratio could climb to 137% within a decade, a trajectory that would surpass the debt’s postwar peak and stay there indefinitely, unlike the temporary wartime spike that preceded it. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in August, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026