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
But this year, those calculations may look a little different.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
This reduced the problem to a finite number of calculations — at least in theory.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Citing calculations by container shipping expert Lars Jensen, an 80/20 split between 40-foot and 20-foot containers would likely net MSC in the ballpark of $150 million from the end of voyage costs, according to Tracy.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
In February, the company’s exports surpassed its domestic sales for the first time, according to CNBC’s calculations.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Tang and Dutta can now employ these calculations to help further their research into bacterial dynamics.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The other half is being written in the seminaries of Qom and the offices of the Guardian Council, where senior jurists are quietly running their own calculations about risk and reward.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
That leaves a blind spot of about $4,500 per student in the state’s ECS calculations.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran’s calculations in striking the Gulf aren’t entirely clear.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
This reduced the problem to a finite number of calculations — at least in theory.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Citing calculations by container shipping expert Lars Jensen, an 80/20 split between 40-foot and 20-foot containers would likely net MSC in the ballpark of $150 million from the end of voyage costs, according to Tracy.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
In February, the company’s exports surpassed its domestic sales for the first time, according to CNBC’s calculations.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Tang and Dutta can now employ these calculations to help further their research into bacterial dynamics.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The other half is being written in the seminaries of Qom and the offices of the Guardian Council, where senior jurists are quietly running their own calculations about risk and reward.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
That leaves a blind spot of about $4,500 per student in the state’s ECS calculations.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran’s calculations in striking the Gulf aren’t entirely clear.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Calculations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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