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calculate

[kal-kyuh-leyt] / ˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /
VERB
compute or estimate amount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjust appraise consider count determine forecast gauge guess measure multiply reckon subtract tally weigh work out
STRONG
account add assay cast cipher divide enumerate figure foretell judge number rate sum tot value
WEAK
dope out keep tabs size up take account of tote up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard estimate guess ignore neglect subtract
STRONG
gather
VERB
plan on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate assume depend on reckon rely on
STRONG
aim build design intend judge plan suppose trust
WEAK
bank on count on think likely
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubt
STRONG
disbelieve

Example Sentences

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When a quantum computer is used to calculate properties such as the energy or the state of a qubit, the result is largely determined by the final layers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Voluntary compliance does not mean taxes were optional, she said: “It means taxpayers are expected to calculate and report what they owe themselves.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She found it baffling how employers who reported qualified overtime in Box 14 of employees’ W-2s didn’t calculate it the same way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

To calculate it yourself, start with a financial report line item called cash from operations, and then fully subtract capex.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There are always points or prices to calculate.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty