variants
also calculuses
as in calculations
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
by my calculus the more efficient air conditioner will have paid for itself within a span of five years
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The order matters, because most states use figures from the federal tax form as the starting point for their state tax calculations.—
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Companies use this data to verify their technical calculations and to prepare for the licensing process required by regulatory agencies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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More variables than a maths textbook.—
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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.—
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16 Jan. 2026
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“Calculi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculi. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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