calculation
noun
cal·cu·la·tion
ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
a
: the process or an act of calculating
b
: the result of an act of calculating
2
a
: studied care in analyzing or planning
b
: cold heartless planning to promote self-interest
Synonyms
Examples of calculation in a Sentence
According to experts' calculations, that star will explode within two billion years.
The computer can do millions of calculations each second.
Careful calculation is required to determine the required amount of fuel.
The book reveals the cold calculations that were behind the government's policies.
His positions are based on political calculation of what voters want to hear.
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The conflicting rhetoric reflects the conflicting calculations of how to win in 2024 — and how Americans are really feeling about the state of the nation.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 10 Aug. 2024
To that point, as of Aug. 7, the S&P 500 is up by nearly 16% compared with 12 months ago, per CNBC’s calculations.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Team center Ilona Maher, who is known for her fun social media presence and wearing a red lip during games, is a reminder that the body mass index calculation, which was once considered a relevant way to assess a person’s health, may no longer be relevant in this day and age.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
Now, to be clear, our calculations do not account for:
— Notre Dame’s share of the revenue.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 10 Aug. 2024
To that point, as of Aug. 7, the S&P 500 is up by nearly 16% compared with 12 months ago, per CNBC’s calculations.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Team center Ilona Maher, who is known for her fun social media presence and wearing a red lip during games, is a reminder that the body mass index calculation, which was once considered a relevant way to assess a person’s health, may no longer be relevant in this day and age.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
Now, to be clear, our calculations do not account for:
— Notre Dame’s share of the revenue.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Calculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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calculation
noun
cal·cu·la·tion
ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən
1
a
: the process or an act of calculating
b
: the result obtained by calculation
2
: care in planning : caution
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