Synonyms of calculate

calculate

verb

ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compute
• figure
• estimate
• assess
• measure
• evaluate
• add
• subtract
• multiply
• cipher
• count
• sum
• divide
• gauge
• deduct
• work out
• reckon
• add up
• average
• scale
• allow (for)
• calibrate
• solve (for)
• figure out
• totalize
• total
• number
• appraise
• rate
• recalculate
• itemize
• tally
• figure in
• value
• recompute
• factor (in or into or out)
• refigure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimate
• figure
• guess
• make
• suppose
• gauge
• put
• judge
• reckon
• understand
• call
• place
• conclude
• infer
• deduce
• conjecture
• extrapolate
• gather
• reason

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measure
• compute
• scale
• calibrate
• work out

3

as in to prepare

to work out the details of (something) in advance

calculated the best route to take to the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepare
• plan
• organize
• arrange
• design
• devise
• chart
• plot
• shape
• outline
• budget
• project
• blueprint
• choreograph
• scheme (out)
• map (out)
• lay out
• contemplate
• draft
• strategize (about)
• frame
• figure
• intend
• contrive
• conspire
• mean
• aim
• sketch
• get up
• concert
• machinate
• have on
• put up
• meditate
• intrigue
• premeditate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intend
• plan
• mean
• contemplate
• try
• go
• aim
• look
• hope
• propose
• wish
• purpose
• allow
• design
• attempt
• aspire
• purport
• consider
• meditate
• figure on
• achieve
• strive
• struggle
• accomplish
• perform
• ponder
• execute
• dream
• scheme
• endeavor
• effect
• debate
• mull (over)
• plot

5

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust

we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rely
• count
• depend
• stand on
• lean
• look to
• call on
• reckon
• bank on
• trust
• figure on
• commit
• entrust
• confide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calculate

Eligible residents will receive a rebate calculated from the city’s portion of their 2025 property tax payment. —Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

This constituted an average of 17 incidents per day, more than double the eight incidents per day calculated in 2022. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

The price of other grades of oil around the world is calculated by taking the price of Brent as a starting point. —Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026

If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in June 2026, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends. —New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026