calculate
calc
ˈkælk
kālk
u
late
ˌleɪt
leit
British pronunciation
/ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "calculate"in English

to calculate
01

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Transitive: to calculate a number or amount
to calculate definition and meaning
example
Examples
She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.
02

to form an opinion by considering the information at hand

Transitive: to calculate that
example
Examples
He calculated that it would be more cost-effective to rent rather than buy.
03

to depend on or rely upon something or someone

Transitive: to calculate on a condition
example
Examples
The success of the project will calculate on timely approval from the board.
04

to predict or estimate the likely outcomes or effects of a situation or decision

Transitive: to calculate consequences of something
example
Examples
The team calculated the long-term consequences of their decision to cut costs.
05

to plan or create something with a particular purpose or goal in mind

Ditransitive: to calculate sth to do sth
example
Examples
The team calculated the product ’s features to appeal specifically to young professionals.
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