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Synonyms & Similar Words
computation
estimation
reckoning
figuring
tallying
counting
measuring
assessment
evaluation
analysis
appraisal
judgment
determination
measurement
quantification
arithmetic
math
statistics
projection
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procedure
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exercise
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practice
test
examination
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verification
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confirmation
authentication
certification
Meaning of Calculation
The primary meaning of the word "calculation" refers to the process of determining the amount or degree of something by mathematical methods.
Definitions
- The process of determining the amount or degree of something by mathematical methods
- * A mathematical exercise or problem
- * A careful estimation or judgment
Etymology of Calculation
The word "calculation" originates from the Latin "calculatio", which means "a reckoning" or "a calculation"
It is derived from "calculare", which means "to reckon" or "to calculate", and is related to "calculus", meaning "pebble" or "stone" used for counting
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to mathematical operations and estimations
Example Uses
- The team performed a complex calculation to determine the trajectory of the projectile
- * The calculation of the company's profits required careful analysis of the financial data
- * The scientist made a calculation error that affected the outcome of the experiment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
guess
estimate
approximation
rough idea
vague notion
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
obscurity
confusion
disarray
chaos
randomness
unpredictability
irregularity
disorder
mess
muddle
jumble
disorganization
clutter