Synonyms of calculates

calculates

verb

present tense third-person singular of calculate

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• computes
• figures
• assesses
• evaluates
• estimates
• adds
• measures
• subtracts
• multiplies
• divides
• counts
• reckons
• sums
• works out
• deducts
• averages
• adds up
• factors (in or into or out)
• gauges
• tallies
• allows (for)
• ciphers
• totals
• scales
• solves (for)
• figures in
• itemizes
• appraises
• totalizes
• calibrates
• recalculates
• figures out
• numbers
• values
• rates
• recomputes
• refigures

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimates
• makes
• supposes
• figures
• puts
• judges
• guesses
• reckons
• gauges
• calls
• understands
• concludes
• infers
• places
• extrapolates
• deduces
• gathers
• conjectures
• reasons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measures
• computes
• scales
• calibrates
• works out

3

as in prepares

to work out the details of (something) in advance

calculated the best route to take to the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepares
• organizes
• plans
• arranges
• designs
• charts
• plots
• outlines
• devises
• choreographs
• shapes
• budgets
• maps (out)
• schemes (out)
• projects
• contemplates
• lays out
• blueprints
• strategizes (about)
• intends
• drafts
• frames
• contrives
• conspires
• means
• aims
• figures
• intrigues
• has on
• sketches
• meditates
• concerts
• gets up
• machinates
• puts up
• premeditates

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intends
• plans
• contemplates
• means
• proposes
• goes
• looks
• aims
• tries
• hopes
• purports
• wishes
• purposes
• aspires
• allows
• considers
• designs
• meditates
• attempts
• figures on
• strives
• ponders
• performs
• executes
• achieves
• plots
• accomplishes
• struggles
• dreams
• debates
• schemes
• effects
• mulls (over)
• endeavors

5

as in relies

to place reliance or trust

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relies
• counts
• depends
• leans
• stands on
• looks to
• reckons
• banks on
• calls on
• confides
• trusts
• commits
• figures on
• entrusts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspects
• distrusts
• questions
• mistrusts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calculates

Contrary to the traditional labor theory of value, which calculates the value of a good or service through the amount of labor required to produce it, Poliks and Trillo posit latency and delay to be the true sources of value. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The team calculates that doubling the battery capacity and deploying next-generation solar coatings could transform the drone’s operational footprint. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Jacob Jensen, director of trade policy at the center-right American Action Forum think tank, calculates that the ban would cover $967 million worth of Canadian imports, based on 2025 numbers. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

According to objections filed by his lawyers, the pre-sentencing report calculates an offense level corresponding to an advisory sentencing range of 262 to 327 months, or about 22 to 27 years. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Georgia calculates the rate by tracking groups of students who enter ninth grade together and graduate within four years. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget calculates that the 10-year Treasury at 5% is about 80 basis points above the CBO’s baseline. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The company prides itself on a 97 percent score on France’s Equal Opportunity Index, which calculates the gender pay gap, but Nicolas cautioned against complacency. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

At issue in the suit is how the company calculates and collects profits for the franchise, and in turn how much the show’s creatives would be owed. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026