calculate
Verb
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referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangementis a type of: reason - think logicallysubtypes:
- quantise, quantize - apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor
- extract - calculate the root of a number
- process - perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
- prorate - divide or assess proportionally
- miscalculate, misestimate - calculate incorrectly
- recalculate - calculate anew
- average, average out - compute the average of
- factor, factor in, factor out - resolve into factors
- add, add together - make an addition by combining numbers
- deduct, subtract, take off - make a subtraction
- multiply - combine by multiplication
- divide, fraction - perform a division
- extrapolate, interpolate - estimate the value of
- differentiate - calculate a derivative; take the derivative
- integrate - calculate the integral of; calculate by integration
- survey - plot a map of (land)
- approximate, estimate, gauge, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
- budget - make a budget
- capitalise, capitalize - compute the present value of a business or an income
- resolve, solve - find the solution
verb group: work out - be calculated -
subtypes: allow, take into account - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
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subtypes:same as: account
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is a type of: anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise - make a prediction about; tell in advancesame as: forecast
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is a type of: trust - have confidence or faith in
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