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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Regressive assessments lead to high-value homeowners paying too little and low-value homeowners paying too much when bills are calculated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025 -
My mind was quiet while my brain calculated.—
Emily Meg Weinstein
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 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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The left-hander figured his 2017 season would be his last.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Who couldn’t have figured that out?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ciphered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ciphered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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