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1
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
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
to work out the details of (something) in advance
- calculated the best route to take to the coast
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4
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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5
to place reliance or trust
- we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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The first known use of calculate was in 1542
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