[cal.cu.late] vb -lat.ed ; -lat.ing [L calculatus, pp. of calculare, fr. calculus pebble (used in reckoning), perh. irreg. dim. of calc-, calx lime--more at chalk] vt (1570) 1 a: to determine by mathematical processes b: to reckon by exercise of practical judgment: estimate c: to solve or probe the meaning of: figure out "trying to ~ his expression --Hugh MacLennan"
2: to design or adapt for a purpose 3 a: to judge to be true or probable b: intend "I ~ to do it or perish in the attempt --Mark Twain" ~ vi 1 a: to make a calculation b: to forecast consequences
2: count, rely