calculation

(kal′kyo̵̅o̅ lās̸hən, -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

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See calculation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act, process, or result of calculating.
    b. An estimate based on probabilities.
  2. Careful, often cunning estimation and planning of likely outcomes, especially to advance one's own interests.

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  • calˈcu·laˌtive adjective

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