calculation
noun
cal·cu·la·tion
ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
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
Synonyms
Examples of calculation in a Sentence
According to experts' calculations, that star will explode within two billion years.
The computer can do millions of calculations each second.
Careful calculation is required to determine the required amount of fuel.
The book reveals the cold calculations that were behind the government's policies.
His positions are based on political calculation of what voters want to hear.
Recent Examples on the Web
The models, which are in use in other states, are a key element of Lara’s strategy to moderate price increases by allowing more accurate calculation of risks while persuading insurers to do business in neighborhoods prone to wildfires.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The company currently is locating cloud GPUs (electronic circuits that can perform mathematical calculations at high speed) that allow users to train across each node.
—Niamh Rowe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
In China, Tesla’s market share shrank to around 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, from 10.5% in the first three months of the year, according to Bloomberg calculations based on China’s Passenger Car Association data.
—Peter Vercoe, Fortune Asia, 22 Apr. 2024
Based on my calculation, on average, each shareholder will be charged $5,000.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Arizona ranks 35th out of 47 states where calculation was possible for health system performance for Hispanic people, the report found.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The wrinkle is that there are still questions surrounding the rules for tax reporting and the calculations needed in that reporting.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
The calculation behind our fourth sleeper selection is not complicated: The Pirates finished as the NIT champs, with experience and momentum that will help immensely next season.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The new energy calculation would push the automaker to triple Bolt sales while selling far fewer Silverados.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The company currently is locating cloud GPUs (electronic circuits that can perform mathematical calculations at high speed) that allow users to train across each node.
—Niamh Rowe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
In China, Tesla’s market share shrank to around 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, from 10.5% in the first three months of the year, according to Bloomberg calculations based on China’s Passenger Car Association data.
—Peter Vercoe, Fortune Asia, 22 Apr. 2024
Based on my calculation, on average, each shareholder will be charged $5,000.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Arizona ranks 35th out of 47 states where calculation was possible for health system performance for Hispanic people, the report found.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The wrinkle is that there are still questions surrounding the rules for tax reporting and the calculations needed in that reporting.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
The calculation behind our fourth sleeper selection is not complicated: The Pirates finished as the NIT champs, with experience and momentum that will help immensely next season.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The new energy calculation would push the automaker to triple Bolt sales while selling far fewer Silverados.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Calculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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calculation
noun
cal·cu·la·tion
ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən
1
a
: the process or an act of calculating
b
: the result obtained by calculation
2
: care in planning : caution
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