calculation

Example Sentences

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A similar calculation is in play in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Roberts admits that the “magic number” of $1.46 million is more of a hunch or perception of what people think they’ll need, rather than an official financial calculation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It made its forecast based on the calculation that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would remain at about 5% its normal level for another two weeks.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

OpenAI made a different calculation, in his view, concluding that users didn’t care about its relationship with the Pentagon.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

One wrong formula on their part—or one inaccurate piece of data provided to me or one mistaken calculation by me—could mean a disaster for the astronaut and a tragedy for his family.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson