cal·cu·la·tion
/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ noun plural cal·cu·la·tions
1 : a process or result of calculating something [
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▪ According to experts' calculations, that star will explode within two billion years. ▪ The computer can do millions of calculations each second. [
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▪ Careful calculation is required to determine the required amount of fuel.
2 : careful thought and planning that is done usually for selfish reasons [
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▪ The book reveals the cold calculations that were behind the government's policies. [
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▪ His positions are based on political calculation of what voters want to hear.