recalculate
verb
re·cal·cu·late
(ˌ)rē-ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt 
recalculated; recalculating; recalculates
: to calculate again
recalculated the price with the discount applied
It allows a single program to perform more than one task at a time. For example, a spreadsheet … could recalculate in the background while you continue entering new data.—
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The new law shifts costs to states, imposes stricter work requirements, narrows eligibility and recalculates benefits in ways that will reduce support for millions.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Before a rate increase passed last month, the district’s assessment had not been recalculated in more than 25 years, Esparto Fire Chief Curtis Lawrence said at a July 10 meeting.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Operators were directed to retake the measurements and recalculate the protective factor at least once every 24 hours, or more frequently if the radiation levels changed rapidly.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
If the more complete data comes in well above or below the preliminary data, revisions can be exacerbated by the BLS’ seasonal adjustments, which sometimes need to be recalculated.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Before a rate increase passed last month, the district’s assessment had not been recalculated in more than 25 years, Esparto Fire Chief Curtis Lawrence said at a July 10 meeting.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Operators were directed to retake the measurements and recalculate the protective factor at least once every 24 hours, or more frequently if the radiation levels changed rapidly.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
If the more complete data comes in well above or below the preliminary data, revisions can be exacerbated by the BLS’ seasonal adjustments, which sometimes need to be recalculated.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Recalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalculate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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