cal·cu·late 
/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ verb
cal·cu·lates; cal·cu·lat·ed; cal·cu·lat·ing /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processes
▪ calculate the volume of a cylinder ▪ calculate mass/area/distance/speed ▪ I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago. ▪ We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house. 2 : to get a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something) : estimate
▪ We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
▪ calculate the volume of a cylinder ▪ calculate mass/area/distance/speed ▪ I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago. ▪ We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
▪ We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
