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calculation Definition

cal·cu·la·tion (kal′kyo̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən, -kyə-)

noun

  1. the act or process of calculating
  2. something deduced by calculating; estimate; plan
  3. careful planning or forethought, esp. with selfish motives

calculation Related Forms

cal′·cu·la′·tive (--lāt′iv) adjective

calculation Synonyms

calculation

n.

  1. The act of calculating

    computation, estimation, prediction, figuring, reckoning, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, totaling, count; see also estimate 1, guess.

  2. A forecast

    prediction, prognosis, prognostication, estimation; see divination, forecast.

  3. Prudence

    forethought, consideration, circumspection, scheming; see discretion 1, prudence, thought 1.

calculation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • coefficient: Running time: Calculation of a coupling coefficient takes a small fraction of a second.
  • probability: It allows the calculation of these probabilities rather easily.
  • overpayment: In this letter you should detail your complaint and again request clarification of their calculations of the overpayment.

Converse of subject

verify: The out-of-plane behavior should be verified by calculation according to the guidance provided for partition walls.

Converse of object

  • perform: You can perform foreign exchange rate calculations, using live, up-to-the-minute mid market currency rates.
  • simplify: This greatly simplifies the calculation so that the amount of work required is merely horrendous.
  • automate: Yet the idea of automating calculation was an old one.
  • complicate: That was almost certainly a good scheme but it complicates calculations.

Adjective modifier

  • numerical: Furthermore, they can replace heavy 3D numerical calculations ( for example finite element calculations ) with high accuracy.
  • mathematical: This is not a question that is amenable to mathematical calculations.
  • arithmetical: These calculations not only involved difficult mathematical expressions but also dealt with heavy arithmetical calculations.
  • actuarial: All insurers base prices on actuarial calculation of risk factors.
  • theoretical: The effect of throat just aft of the lip is derived from theoretical calculations taking account of the velocity profile.
  • molecular: This experimental program will be supported by state-of-the-art molecular orbital calculations.

Noun used with modifier

  • ab-initio: Both experimental work and ab-initio calculations agree that the most stable form is the ammonium ion pair species.
  • arithmetic: The problem is that the Spectrum ROM handles this line interpretation as an arithmetic calculation, and calls its calculating routines.
  • spreadsheet: Are you really going to let the establishment kill an honest man who has simply exposed a major conspiracy to defraud by spreadsheet calculations?
  • scattering: Glories can be predicted by Mie scattering calculations as used in IRIS.
  • probability: However, reliability of the score probability calculations may be adversely affected.
  • step-by-step: A step-by-step calculation process is set out and illustrated with a worked example.