v.
Pronunciation: ' kal-ky ə - ˌ l ā t
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -lat · ed ; -lat · ing
Etymology: Latin calculatus, past participle of calculare, from calculus pebble (used in reckoning), perhaps irregular diminutive of calc-, calx lime ― more at CHALK
Date: 1570
transitive verb
1 a : to determine by mathematical processes < calculate the rate of acceleration> b : to reckon by exercise of practical judgment : ESTIMATE < calculate the likelihood of success> c : to solve or probe the meaning of : FIGURE OUT <trying to calculate his expression ― Hugh MacLennan>
2 : to design or adapt for a purpose <he carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact>
3 a : to judge to be true or probable b : INTEND <I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt ― Mark Twain>
intransitive verb
1 a : to make a calculation b : to forecast consequences
2 : COUNT , RELY