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Definition of calculate

Overview of verb calculate

The verb calculate has 6 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (21) calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure

(make a mathematical calculation or computation)

2. (3) calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast

(judge to be probable)

3. account, calculate

(keep an account of)

4. forecast, calculate

(predict in advance)

5. calculate, aim, direct

(specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public)

6. count, bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon

(have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis")