as in calculated
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
were surprised by how much we had spent on the cruise after we had ciphered out the grand total
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The system that would have calculated Brown’s risk score — or any defendant’s score — is not readily available to the public, but the Observer found a breakdown of the general formula through the foundation that helped develop Mecklenburg’s policies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Goldman Sachs has calculated that a bubble popping could wipe out up to 20% of the S&P 500’s valuation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Administrators then questioned them, computed risk scores and decided who to detain.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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An average percentage of Democratic and Republican votes could be computed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately for moms, most workplaces still haven’t figured how to balance the return-to-office mandates with accommodations for their talented, ambitious, hard-working employees—who just happen to be moms.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Ciphered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ciphered. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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