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calculation

[kal-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæl kyəˈleɪ ʃən /




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“The victim families, sometimes paid, with a calculation that a single payment would protect their family and business in India and the United States as well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

They recognize requests for calculation and either access an available software tool, or write their own code to solve the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Jumping ship to a mutual insurance company doesn’t necessarily guarantee a better deal, but it’s a calculation many are weighing as high insurance costs strain budgets that are already feeling the inflation squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

His calculation assumes a 13% compound annual earnings growth rate for Meta through 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Alexander, in fact, has done a very simple calculation to demonstrate what would happen if the children of Baltimore went to school year-round.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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