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as in to compute
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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3
as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculate
The Star calculated the cheapest plane tickets to and from Las Vegas flying on Friday, Feb. 7, and Tuesday, Feb. 11, using Google Flights and individual airline websites.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Medical debt in collections is also no longer used in calculating credit scores by Vantage, a big credit scoring firm.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
When he’s engaged in the fight and keeping his feet moving, there’s a lot to like about his ability to impact a shift (both by ramping up the pace with his skating or slowing the game down to play a little more calculating) in a variety of ways as an equal part finisher and playmaker.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
When the final score was calculated, Herro finished ninth among East guards.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Medical debt in collections is also no longer used in calculating credit scores by Vantage, a big credit scoring firm.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
When he’s engaged in the fight and keeping his feet moving, there’s a lot to like about his ability to impact a shift (both by ramping up the pace with his skating or slowing the game down to play a little more calculating) in a variety of ways as an equal part finisher and playmaker.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
When the final score was calculated, Herro finished ninth among East guards.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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But Zach Kass, a futurist who spoke at The Pet Industry Leadership conference in Florida this week, explained that the cost of units of AI are declining much faster than computing power has typically dropped in the past.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Quantum stocks – Quantum computing stocks gained after Microsoft unveiled its quantum-ready plan aimed at preparing businesses for the rise of quantum computers.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Liberty Mutual Insurance estimates that the U.S. Healthcare and Social Assistance industry loses nearly $6.2 billion per year due to serious, nonfatal workplace injuries, 34% of which are due to overexertion of handling objects and awkward postures.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Club officials estimate up to 5,000 could have been sold if the ground was big enough, such was the demand as fans from near and far clamoured to witness a slice of history.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In October, the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers changed uniform colors to prepare for high temperatures at Levi’s Stadium.—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Travis and Jason Kelce have tackled a lot in their careers, but nothing prepared them for the deep, mysterious world of Swiftie slang.—
Maggie Ekberg,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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In other words, adults and kids don’t have to pigeonhole themselves—pun sort of intended.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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And this isn't a question so much as a statement of curiosity, how on earth, other than pumping the club with his own cash (which seems unlikely), does Ratcliffe intend to both finance a new stadium and rebuild a completely imbalanced squad.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ad, created in-house, relies on dozens of images found via online searches by Hims & Hers personnel.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 40% of taxpayers will rely on refunds this year to make ends meet, according to a Credit Karma survey that polled 1,000 adults in late December and early January.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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The game figures to be tight, and for a while now, coach Andy Reid’s Chiefs have been winning such duels.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Back then, Chelsea were still figuring themselves out under Maresca, while Guardiola’s reigning Premier League champions Manchester City cruised to a pretty routine win.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some rival motion picture studio executives have been guessing that Netflix would buckle and commit fully to theatrical.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump is planning major changes to how the department functions, including involving the military in immigration enforcement and reshaping the Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the protest did not fully go as planned, as most of the manure remained frozen in the truck bed due to freezing temperatures.—
Gabe Whisnant,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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