as in math
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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Recent Examples of calculus
That action, even if ostensibly directed at Hamas, is likely to exacerbate tensions not only with Qatar but place increasing stress on the calculus allied Gulf Arab countries make in their dealings with Israel.
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David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Each purpose changes the financial calculus.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
While the new rules have led to more individuals investing in teams, Ganis says the potential liquidity offered by institutional funds is part of that calculus.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Choosing the right earphones requires a complicated calculus that includes variables such as price, fit, comfort, features, and performance.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Each purpose changes the financial calculus.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
While the new rules have led to more individuals investing in teams, Ganis says the potential liquidity offered by institutional funds is part of that calculus.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Choosing the right earphones requires a complicated calculus that includes variables such as price, fit, comfort, features, and performance.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for calculus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculus
Noun
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Buffett waits until the long-term math makes sense, and interest rates both their absolute level and their shape across maturities are central to that equation.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The math revealed something shocking.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The drawing shows a sketch of an airplane and contains multiple calculations and notes, court records show.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In theory, this allows calculation of an accurate IT cost per team.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Simple arithmetic such as 355/113 could be calculated in place by selecting the text and pressing USE FRONT-CALC (Control-G), which yields the answer with a dotted underline to indicate the result of a computation.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The arithmetic of the French National Assembly – the key hurdle to getting any budget passed – hasn’t changed with a new prime minister.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Calculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculus. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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