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calculating

[kal-kyuh-ley-ting] / ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪŋ /


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Calculating an individual’s wealth, however, is more art than science.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Calculating deaths from open source data will always be incomplete.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Calculating velocity wasn’t precise until about 20 years ago, making it difficult to compare Joyce and Chapman to legendary flamethrowers such as Bob Feller and Nolan Ryan, who avoided injury while amassing staggering numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

Calculating wind chill can help people better prepare for harsh, outdoor conditions.

From National Geographic • Jan. 19, 2024

Calculating the pressure distribution over a particular airfoil at a transonic speed could easily take a month to complete for the most experienced of mathematicians.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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