as in maths
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 calculations
Churches still rely on earlier calculations of the moon phases as well as its set definition of the spring equinox, which can place Easter on a date different from what is astronomically accurate.
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Of course, a teenager doesn’t make those calculations or consider the cost behind her searches.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This is called Hawking radiation, after Stephen Hawking, who first did the temperature calculations.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, this matters for Social Security optimization because Roth IRA distributions, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals, are not included in provisional income calculations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Military analysts said the US might be banking on the fact that just bringing the USS Tripoli and other marine assets to the region to pose a threat might be enough to change Iran’s calculations.
—Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Without stabilizing demand, these calculations are nearly impossible.
—Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Quantum systems are highly sensitive to noise, which introduces errors that can disrupt calculations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
But when those profit calculations are built on outdated financial models, everyday ratepayers end up covering the gap.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Carlie Procell, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Of course, a teenager doesn’t make those calculations or consider the cost behind her searches.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This is called Hawking radiation, after Stephen Hawking, who first did the temperature calculations.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Generally speaking, this matters for Social Security optimization because Roth IRA distributions, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals, are not included in provisional income calculations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Military analysts said the US might be banking on the fact that just bringing the USS Tripoli and other marine assets to the region to pose a threat might be enough to change Iran’s calculations.
—Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Without stabilizing demand, these calculations are nearly impossible.
—Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Quantum systems are highly sensitive to noise, which introduces errors that can disrupt calculations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
But when those profit calculations are built on outdated financial models, everyday ratepayers end up covering the gap.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculations
Noun
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More variables than a maths textbook.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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However, previous photonic systems could only process linear computations using light.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Super Micro makes high-performance computer servers that can accommodate hyper-advanced computations and processes needed for artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Calculations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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