/kal"kyeuh layt'/ , v. , calculated, calculating .
v.t.
1. to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light.
2. to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
3. to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
4. Chiefly Northern U.S.
a. to think; guess.
b. to intend; plan.
v.i.
5. to make a computation or form an estimate.
6. to count or rely (usually fol. by on or upon ): They calculated on good weather.
[ 1560-70; calculatus reckoned (ptp. of calculare ), equiv. to calculus pebble (see CALCULUS) + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. count, figure, cast. 3. design, plan, intend, mean.