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.

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