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as in computes
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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as in estimates
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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as in prepares
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intends
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 relies
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculates
This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.
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Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies calculates that Russian officials have threatened to use nuclear weapons more than 200 times since the invasion started in February 2022.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Nov. 2024
For example, ChatGPT operator when being prompted to solve a problem in finance doesn’t just retrieve stock data but analyzes trends, calculates risks, and generates actionable investment recommendations.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
If the record for six challenges hasn’t been broken in 47 seasons, then the best Andy could hope for is one more win, and as Andy calculates, even that is a small probability.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
After the brain calculates the exchange rate, you get paid in the neural currency of reward, the delivery of neurotransmitters that signal pleasure and goal attainment.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor takes all of these factors into account and calculates your IAQ (indoor air quality) score.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
—Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies calculates that Russian officials have threatened to use nuclear weapons more than 200 times since the invasion started in February 2022.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Nov. 2024
For example, ChatGPT operator when being prompted to solve a problem in finance doesn’t just retrieve stock data but analyzes trends, calculates risks, and generates actionable investment recommendations.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
If the record for six challenges hasn’t been broken in 47 seasons, then the best Andy could hope for is one more win, and as Andy calculates, even that is a small probability.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
After the brain calculates the exchange rate, you get paid in the neural currency of reward, the delivery of neurotransmitters that signal pleasure and goal attainment.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 25 Nov. 2024
The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor takes all of these factors into account and calculates your IAQ (indoor air quality) score.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
—Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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With the recent Wall Street market surge, Federal Reserve estimates from May show $43 trillion in non-real estate, investable wealth is held by married couples, and because women typically outlive their husbands (because of longer lifespans), women may inherit much of that.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes estimates that about one in five workers still operate remotely, and by 2025 over 22 percent of the workforce will be working from home.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Butler intends to out of his deal for next season and test free agency, Charania reported.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Grant relies on its offensive and defensive lines to create scoring opportunities.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Begin by listing data used in sales, marketing and HR activities, along with the tools your team relies on—this typically makes for an excellent starting point.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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International Living’s annual Global Retirement Index—which assesses countries based on several categories, including housing, visas, cost of living, healthcare, and the ease of integration into the local community—takes much of the guesswork out of the process.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Most if not all of this speculatory content assesses a disorder based on physical appearance, when in reality eating disorders don’t look any one way.Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
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Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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