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
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.
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No annual capital gains tax calculations, no record keeping requirements for individual transactions, no concern about trading frequency affecting tax treatment.
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Initial calculations indicated that the asteroid had a 3% chance of eventually hitting Earth, but further monitoring revealed that there was a 0% chance of impact.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That said, there are many uncertainties with the calculation given Earth's size, and flyby measurement techniques.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Department of Revenue hasn’t done any calculations about how the state would or could adjust to shortfalls and changes due to federal cuts, a spokesperson said.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Initial calculations indicated that the asteroid had a 3% chance of eventually hitting Earth, but further monitoring revealed that there was a 0% chance of impact.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That said, there are many uncertainties with the calculation given Earth's size, and flyby measurement techniques.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Department of Revenue hasn’t done any calculations about how the state would or could adjust to shortfalls and changes due to federal cuts, a spokesperson said.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Calculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculation. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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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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