calculate

The definition of calculate is to use reason or common sense to determine something, or to use math to determine an answer.

(verb)

If you think carefully about how to proceed in a negotiation, this is an example of when youcalculate your next move.
If you add 2+2 and get 4, this is an example of when youcalculate.

See calculate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Origin: < L calculatus, pp. of calculare, to reckon < calculus, pebble, stone used in doing arithmetic, dim. of calx, limestone: see calcium

intransitive verb

See calculate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing, cal·cu·lates

verb, transitive

To ascertain by computation; reckon: calculating the area of a circle; calculated their probable time of arrival.
To make an estimate of; evaluate: calculating the team's chances of winning.
To make for a deliberate purpose; design: a sturdy car that is calculated to last for years; a choice that was calculated to please.
also cal'late (kălˈātˌ, -lātˌ) Chiefly New England
a. To suppose: “I cal'late she's a right smart cook” (Dialect Notes).
b. To plan, intend, or count on.

verb, intransitive

To perform a mathematical process; figure: We must measure and calculate to determine how much paint will be needed.
To predict consequences.
Regional
a. To suppose; guess.
b. To count, depend, or rely on someone or something: We're calculating on your help.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin calculāre, calculāt-

Origin: , from Latin calculus, small stone used in reckoning

Origin: , diminutive of calx, calc-, small stone for gaming; see calx

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