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calculate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'calculate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calculate [ v. i.]
- To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.
- To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.
- To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people.
- To plan; to expect; to think.
- To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.

Meaning of 'calculate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . calculate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- have faith or confidence in
Example in sentence:
  • Depend on your family in times of crisis;
  • Look to your friends for support;
  • You can bet on that!;
  • you can count on me to help you any time