calculate Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; compute; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.
-
verb judge to be probable
figure; reckon; forecast; estimate; count on.
-
verb keep an account of
account.
-
verb predict in advance
forecast.
-
verb specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
aim; direct.
-
verb have faith or confidence in
count; depend; look; reckon; bet.
- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis
WordNet
Cal"cu*late intransitive verb
Etymology
L,Wordforms
Definitions
-
To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute. A calencar exacity calculated than any othe. North.
-
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to .calculate or cast one's nativityA cunning man did calculate my birth. Shak.
-
To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to .calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people[Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit. Abp. Tillotson.
-
To plan; to expect; to think. Local, U. S.Syn. -- To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate. -- Crabb.To Calculate ,Compute .Reckon ,Count . These words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon and count in carrying out the details of a computation. These words are also used in a secondary and figurative sense. "Calculate is rather a conjection from what is, as to what may be; computation is a rational estimate of what has been, from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we count the hours and minutes until the time of enjoyment arrives"
Cal"cu*late intransitive verb
Definitions
To make a calculation; to forecast caonsequences; to estimate; to compute. The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate. F. W. Robertson.