cal·cu·late
Pronounced:
/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
cal·cu·lates; cal·cu·lat·ed; cal·cu·lat·ingMeaning:
[+ 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.
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.