compute Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
cypher; calculate; work out; reckon; cipher; figure.

L. computare. See Count, v. t.

imperfect & past participle Computed; present participle & verbal noun Computing

To determine calculation; to reckon; to count.
Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. Milton.

What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted. Burns.
Syn. -- To calculate; number; count; recken; estimate; enumerate; rate. See Calculate.

L. computus: cf. F. comput.