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as in computes
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 estimates
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 prepares
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intends
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 relies
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculates
The agency calculates the cost to plug them is around $155 million.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
For instance, the 2025 Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, proposed changing the formula that calculates a worker's benefits by reducing the amount for younger, high-income workers.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Monarch also automatically calculates net worth using connected accounts and tracks changes over time.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The hospital association calculates that SEIU-UHW has spent nearly $125 million on local and statewide initiatives since 2012.
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Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
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Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Add a column to your spreadsheet that calculates the difference between the two yields.
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William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
For instance, the 2025 Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, proposed changing the formula that calculates a worker's benefits by reducing the amount for younger, high-income workers.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Monarch also automatically calculates net worth using connected accounts and tracks changes over time.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The hospital association calculates that SEIU-UHW has spent nearly $125 million on local and statewide initiatives since 2012.
—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Add a column to your spreadsheet that calculates the difference between the two yields.
—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.
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Nothing about the results computes.
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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Using Google Maps, NBC News estimates that the video shows that at least eight apartment blocks have been levelled, along with shops and other stores along the roadside.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.
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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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Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.
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The company employs fewer than 50 people and relies on technology similar to what’s used in self-driving cars, including radar, lidar and cameras that provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle.
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The administration’s weapons procurement budget request heavily relies on the reconciliation package, which requires only a simple majority vote in the Senate rather than the usual 60 votes.
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If Clark falters or Shinnecock Hills rises up — now less likely with the wind expected to calm down — then Scheffler figures to be the best bet to scoop up the trophy and wrap up the career Grand Slam.
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Morris, acquired June 4 from the Kansas City Chiefs, figures to be the swing tackle replacement for Storm Norton, who’s out for the second straight season.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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