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calculation

cal·cu·la·tion

UK/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/ US/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃn̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

2.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

3.

planning something carefully and intentionally

  • “it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting”
Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English calculation, borrowed from Latin calculatio, calculationis. Morphologically calculate + -ion.

Phrases

  • mental calculation

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