as in math
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
by my calculation, it should take me a month to save up for the weekend getaway
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Recent Examples of calculation
Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Unfortunately, this benefit is not directly quantified in ROI calculations and is often overlooked.
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Sk Gupta,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These tiny calculations then helped the team estimate their size, mass, and other properties.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
In stark contrast, the truly great leaders of history build mutual trust by finding common ground and common values that transcend short-term transactional calculation.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Unfortunately, this benefit is not directly quantified in ROI calculations and is often overlooked.
—
Sk Gupta,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These tiny calculations then helped the team estimate their size, mass, and other properties.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
In stark contrast, the truly great leaders of history build mutual trust by finding common ground and common values that transcend short-term transactional calculation.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for calculation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculation
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In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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But none of that changes the fundamental arithmetic.
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The arithmetic was straightforward.
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Analog devices let the physics of the hardware itself do the math; the computation and the physical process are the same thing.
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Experts say that because chips perform the advanced computations required for frontier AI systems, cutting off access to the chips is crucial to prevent geopolitical rivals from using AI systems for military or economic purposes.
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“Calculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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