# calculate

Pronunciation: US say "KAL-kyoo-layt" /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/; UK say "KAL-kyuu-layt" /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/

## Verb

1. To determine the value of something or the solution to a problem through a mathematical process.
   - Simple: To work out a number or answer by using math.
   - _Astronomers calculate the orbit of each comet from a handful of observations._
   - _The software calculates the tax owed based on annual income._
2. To determine values or solutions by means of a mathematical process.
   - Simple: To do math in order to find an answer.
   - _Accountants calculate faster when the figures are already sorted._
   - _She paused to calculate before committing to her final bid._
3. To adapt or arrange something through forethought so that it serves a particular purpose.
   - Simple: To plan or shape something carefully so it will reach a goal.
   - _The architect calculated the design to make the most of natural light._
   - _Politicians calculate their promises to appeal to undecided voters._
4. To predict the time, circumstances, or consequences of something by mathematical or astrological computation.
   - Simple: To work out ahead of time when something will happen or how it will turn out.
   - _Astronomers calculate the timing of eclipses years in advance._
   - _The court astrologer calculated the prince's fortune from the position of the stars._
5. To work through sequences of potential moves and responses mentally, without physically moving the pieces.
   - Simple: To think through possible moves in a game before making one.
   - _Grandmasters calculate deep variations even under severe time pressure._
   - _He calculated the sacrifice three moves before he played it._
6. To plan, expect, or suppose that something is the case. *(dialectal, US)*
   - Simple: To think or expect that something will happen.
   - _I calculate to head west come spring._
   - _She calculated the rain would hold off till evening._

## Origin

This word was borrowed from Latin calculātus, the past participle of calculō ("to reckon, compute"), which originally referred to reckoning by means of pebbles. It comes from calculus ("a pebble"), itself from calx ("limestone") plus the diminutive suffix -ulus.

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