calculation

cal·cu·la·tion

C0030200 (kăl′kyə-lā′shən)n.1. a. The act, process, or result of calculating.b. An estimate based on probabilities.2. Careful, often cunning estimation and planning of likely outcomes, especially to advance one's own interests.

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cal′cu·la′tive adj.

calculation

(ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən) n1. (Mathematics) the act, process, or result of calculating2. an estimation of probability; forecast3. careful planning or forethought, esp for selfish motives

cal•cu•la•tion

(ˌkæl kyəˈleɪ ʃən)

n. 1. the act or process of calculating; computation. 2. the result of calculating. 3. an estimate based on the known facts; forecast. 4. forethought; prior or careful planning. 5. scheming selfishness. [1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin] cal′cu•la`tive (-ˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv) cal`cu•la′tion•al, adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	calculation - the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methodscomputation, computingtransposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of signnumber crunching - performing complex and lengthy numerical calculationsmathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic"recalculation - the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data); "recalculation yielded a much larger value"procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
	2.	calculation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantitiesfiguring, reckoning, computationproblem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problemextrapolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known valuesinterpolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already knownconversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dxintegral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
	3.	calculation - planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"deliberationplanning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"

calculation

noun1. computation, working out, reckoning, figuring, estimate, forecast, judgment, estimation, result, answer He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.2. planning, intention, deliberation, foresight, contrivance, forethought, circumspection, premeditation an act of cold, unspeakably cruel calculation

calculation

noun1. The act, process, or result of calculating:computation, figuring, reckoning.2. A careful considering of a matter:advisement, consideration, deliberation, lucubration, study.3. Careful forethought to avoid harm or risk:care, carefulness, caution, chariness, gingerliness, precaution, wariness.

Translations

计算

calculate

(ˈkӕlkjuleit) verb to count or estimate, using numbers. Calculate the number of days in a century. 計算 计算ˈcalculable adjective 可計算的 能计算的ˌcalcuˈlation noun 計算 计算ˈcalculator noun a machine for calculating. Use a calculator for adding all those numbers. 計算器 计算器

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