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Meaning of 'calculate'
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. [ v. i.]- 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]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- have faith or confidence in
- 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
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