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
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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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Artificial intelligence is transforming data security, rendering traditional encryption methods inadequate as sensitive data is vulnerable during computation.
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After a year and 40 pages of dense computations, the trio posted their paper in July 2025.
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“Calculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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