calculation

cal·cu·la·tion  (klky-lshn)

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.

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calcu·lative adj.

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calculation

Noun

1. the act or result of calculating

2. selfish scheming: there was an element of calculation in her insistence on arriving after dark

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	calculation - the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods computation, computing transposition - (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" procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
	2.	calculation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities figuring, reckoning, computation 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" deliberation 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"

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calculation

noun 1. computation, working out, reckoning, figuring, estimate, forecast, judgment, estimation, result, answer

noun 2. planning, intention, deliberation, foresight, contrivance, forethought, circumspection, premeditation

Translations

calculation [kælkjuˈleɪʃən] n → cálculo, cómputo

calculation [kælkjuˈleɪʃən] calculate n → calcul m

calculation [kælkjuˈleɪʃən] calculate n (see vt) → Berechnung f; Abschätzung f;

(sum) → Rechnung f

calculation [kælkjuˈleɪʃən] n → calcolo