calculation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

calculation (countable and uncountable; plural calculations)

1. (mathematics) (uncountable) The act or process of calculating.
2. (mathematics) (countable) The result of calculating.
3. (countable) Reckoning, estimate.

   By my calculation, we should be there by midnight.

4. (countable) An expectation based on circumstances.

[edit] Synonyms

• (act or process of calculating): calculating, computation, computing, reckoning (old)
• (Result of calculation): sum
• (estimate): estimate, guess, reckoning, measurement

[edit] Translations