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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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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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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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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
Researchers then checked whether the patients had been vaccinated, and used the information to calculate the odds of a positive test in the groups of unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals, respectively.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Except for a mention in a blogpost and scant information, private AI companies aren't transparent about the energy and water costs of queries, said Luccioni and other experts who have tried to calculate those costs.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
With this view, astronomers were able to calculate some of the ratios of the chemicals present in the comet.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
As of Tuesday, the asset manager calculated that before the SpaceX IPO, the shares of 28 rocket and satellite companies were up 99%, on average, year-to-date.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Except for a mention in a blogpost and scant information, private AI companies aren't transparent about the energy and water costs of queries, said Luccioni and other experts who have tried to calculate those costs.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
With this view, astronomers were able to calculate some of the ratios of the chemicals present in the comet.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
As of Tuesday, the asset manager calculated that before the SpaceX IPO, the shares of 28 rocket and satellite companies were up 99%, on average, year-to-date.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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The announcements come as the rapid expansion of AI data centers heightens demand for computing power, exacerbating a chip shortage.
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Agility will also participate in NVIDIA’s Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, where Digit’s software, computing architecture, and cybersecurity protections will be evaluated against industry safety standards.
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the city over the next two months, officials estimate.
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Orozco estimated that the nearby fire had caused sales to drop by 70% over the past week.
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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While these drugs can be life-changing for many people, they are not always intended to be permanent.
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The lawsuit notes that LeVota’s credit plan relies directly on pulling money back that had already been distributed to school districts — the same criticism identified by the dozen school districts behind the open letter.
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Additionally, relying on gelatin as a dietary staple comes with nutritional risks.
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Legal steps necessary to make Orlando the capital of Florida are so simple, in fact, that any one can figure them out.
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John’s problem, his brother figured, was a lack of direction.
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The convention will feature panels focused on creativity, all-ages karaoke and anime-adjacent games such as trivia and guessing contests.
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The Bot gets 2 for guessing in two and 1 for beating me.
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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.
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Addie Richardson, who works at a mobility store located along Southwest 10th Street, said her business plans to leave the corridor when its lease expires later this year.
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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