recalculate

verb

re·​cal·​cu·​late (ˌ)rē-ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce recalculate (audio)
recalculated; recalculating; recalculates

transitive + intransitive

: 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.Jackie Fox

Examples of recalculate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The academic leader said FIT has revisited its strategic plan every five years and recalculated it based on whether goals were being met, or new initiatives and programs were needed. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024 Families receiving housing assistance payments through the housing authority must verify their family composition and income each year to maintain their vouchers and recalculate their rent and the assistance payments, according to HUD. Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2024 The changes include switching to recalculating appraisals every other year, instead of annually, and a freeze on appraisals for 2025. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2024 But after the fourth year, the cap would be completely recalculated to account for any major spikes in revenue (such as a new conference TV deal). Jesse Dougherty, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for recalculate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recalculate was in 1611

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“Recalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalculate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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