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
But that calculus is quickly changing.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That calculus extends to the formatting.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Even though Republican lawmakers were bullish on the idea at first, the final calculus at the Capitol found the issue to be too politically risky with big midterm elections coming up.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
That calculus has changed, though.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for calculus
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That calculus extends to the formatting.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Even though Republican lawmakers were bullish on the idea at first, the final calculus at the Capitol found the issue to be too politically risky with big midterm elections coming up.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
That calculus has changed, though.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for calculus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculus
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In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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The researchers found that the measurements matched theoretical calculations, thereby serving as evidence that thorium atoms can bind with each other.
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The transaction would result in a company with reach to 80% of homes, but Biard says the math involved in the cap calculations is widely misunderstood – including by some of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
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But none of that changes the fundamental arithmetic.
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The arithmetic was straightforward.
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“Calculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculus. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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