calculation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
noun problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
noun planning something carefully and intentionally

From Middle English calculation, borrowed from Latin calculatio, calculationis. Morphologically calculate + -ion.

Here his fever entered into calculations. — Les Misérables, Victor Hugo
Am I right in my calculations?" — Short Stories of Various Types, Unknown
A man of facts and calculations. — Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year, E. C. (Ernest Clark) Hartwell

computation, computing

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