calculate

English

/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
  • (intransitive) To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.
  • (intransitive) To plan; to expect; to think.
  • To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.
  • To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin calculātus.

Origin

Latin

calculātus

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