CALCULATE


Meaning of CALCULATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt ]

verb

( -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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.