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
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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
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3
as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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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
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculate
Typically, servicers ask for proof of income and expenses to calculate a payment amount.
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Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Even so, exact amounts of creatine in dairy have not been clinically calculated.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
This framework applies to how companies such as Genomic Prediction and Orchid create futures markets for babies, helping prospective parents to manage risk and calculate return on investment.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Today’s consumer is more cautious and calculated than ever, with spending behavior shifting in real time based on broader economic signals.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Even so, exact amounts of creatine in dairy have not been clinically calculated.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
This framework applies to how companies such as Genomic Prediction and Orchid create futures markets for babies, helping prospective parents to manage risk and calculate return on investment.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Today’s consumer is more cautious and calculated than ever, with spending behavior shifting in real time based on broader economic signals.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculate
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Similar to how Nvidia provides the GPU processing power, Microsoft delivers the computing resources, data storage, and networking capabilities that underpin AI development across numerous companies, including OpenAI.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Every word sent to the AI requires computing power to process and respond to, including names.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26% of adults and 19% of children in the United States have seasonal allergies.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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With the current number of charging stations in Maryland at 1,500 (only 15 available publicly), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation estimates the state would need an additional 16,000 operating charging stations to meet the 2027 mandate.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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The information provided here is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.—
Scott Paddock,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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How is this playing out in 2025? California leaders say that their sanctuary policies are intended to ensure undocumented immigrants can live in their communities without fear of deportation.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers rely on intricate, transnational webs of production.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
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But the Mets rely on the depth of their lineup instead of one hitter.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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For every challenge an opponent presents this postseason, Minnesota figures to have answers somewhere across its eight-man rotation of starter-quality players.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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Her team figured getting this kind of low-noise performance out of pyroelectric materials was theoretically possible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Johnny Rzeznik from Goo Goo Dolls.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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Many theories have been floating around about what may have caused the rearranging with some guessing another stage and others imagining an extraordinary set design.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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