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calculus

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of calculus

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
Synonyms of calculus

arithmetic, calculation, ciphering, computation, figures, figuring, math, mathematics, number crunching, numbers, reckoning
Words Related to calculus

addition, division, multiplication, subtraction

calibration, measurement, mensuration

appraisal, assessment, estimation, evaluation, valuation

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