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What is another word for Calculate? – 167 Calculate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compute estimate figure reckon tally add subtract multiply divide quantify measure assess evaluate appraise gauge judge determine ascertain find discover deduce infer conjecture speculate theorize hypothesize forecast predict project budget plan allocate analyze weigh balance consider think ponder deliberate weigh up size up look at examine inspect review check verify validate authenticate certify

    Meaning of Calculate

    The primary meaning of the word "calculate" is to determine the amount or degree of something by mathematical methods.

    Definitions

    • To determine the amount or degree of something by mathematical methods
    • To plan or devise something in a careful and deliberate way
    • To consider or evaluate something in a careful and systematic way

    Etymology of Calculate

    The word "calculate" comes from the Latin "calculare", which means to reckon or compute, and is derived from "calculus", meaning pebble or stone, used for counting
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of determining amounts or degrees by mathematical methods

    Example Uses

    • The accountant will calculate the company's tax liability for the year
    • She calculated the risks and decided to invest in the stock market
    • The scientists calculated the trajectory of the rocket to ensure a safe landing

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    guess estimate speculate conjecture theorize hypothesize predict forecast project budget plan ignore neglect overlook disregard omit forget misjudge miscalculate err mistake confuse mix up jumble garble misinterpret misunderstand misread

    Related Nouns

    mathematics calculation computation estimate assessment evaluation appraisal gauge measurement analysis consideration deliberation planning budgeting forecasting projection allocation distribution statistic data figure number quantity amount degree proportion percentage ratio fraction

    Related Verbs

    compute estimate figure reckon tally add subtract multiply divide quantify measure assess evaluate appraise gauge judge determine ascertain find discover deduce infer conjecture speculate theorize hypothesize forecast predict project budget plan allocate analyze weigh balance

    Related Adjectives

    mathematical computational numerical quantitative analytical evaluative appraisive gaugeable measurable assessable estimable calculable determinable certain precise exact accurate reliable trustworthy systematic methodical deliberate careful thorough meticulous