cal·cu·la·tion (k l ky -l  shn)n. 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. cal cu·lative adj. |
calculation [ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən]
n
1. (Mathematics) the act, process, or result of calculating
2. an estimation of probability; forecast
3. careful planning or forethought, esp for selfish motives
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  calculation - the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methodstransposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign number crunching - performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations mathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic" recalculation - the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data); "recalculation yielded a much larger value" |
| 2. | calculation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem extrapolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values interpolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade" approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) | |
| 3. | calculation - planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting" planning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" |
calculation
noun
1. computation, working out, reckoning, figuring, estimate, forecast, judgment, estimation, result, answer He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
2. planning, intention, deliberation, foresight, contrivance, forethought, circumspection, premeditation an act of cold, unspeakably cruel calculation
Translations
calculation [ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən] N (Math) (= estimation) → cálculo m
to make or do a calculation → realizar un cálculo
to make or do a calculation → realizar un cálculo
calculation
n → Berechnung f, → Kalkulation f; (= critical estimation) → Schätzung f; to do a quick calculation → die Sache schnell überschlagen; with cold calculation → eiskalt berechnend; you’re out in your calculations → du hast dich verrechnet; by my calculations he will arrive on Sunday → nach meiner Schätzung müsste er Sonntag ankommen
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