calculation — the process of using numbers to find out an amount, price, or value
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of using numbers to find out an amount, price, or value
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My calculation shows that if I skip lunch for 30 days, I can afford that expensive gaming chair.
- The engineer's calculations were so precise that the bridge was completed exactly on schedule.
- According to my wife's calculations, I owe her approximately 847 back massages.
calculation
NOUN[/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/]
the process of using numbers to find out an amount, price, or value
The calculation of the bridge's load was completed before construction began.
The calculation revealed the result of the experiment. (NUMBERS + ANSWER = CALCULATION)
The calculation led to evaluation and finally a clear demonstration.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'calculatio' derived from 'calculare' meaning 'to count or reckon', which comes from 'calculus' meaning 'pebble' (used for counting in ancient times).
Breakdown
calcul- (count, reckon) + -ation (noun suffix indicating process or result) = calculation
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📝Examples
“My calculation shows that if I skip lunch for 30 days, I can afford that expensive gaming chair.”
“The engineer's calculations were so precise that the bridge was completed exactly on schedule.”
“According to my wife's calculations, I owe her approximately 847 back massages.”
“The financial calculation revealed significant cost savings in the new budget proposal.”
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