1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Lee Jung-jae says his measure of success for his own performance is telegraphing the complex morality of his character, as Gi-hun constantly calculates the correctness of his choices.
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, if multiple VCs have invested in the same company at different stages, the model calculates a score for each VC based on their specific investment and level of participation.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Chad De Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, if multiple VCs have invested in the same company at different stages, the model calculates a score for each VC based on their specific investment and level of participation.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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The street estimates the average revenue growth rate to be in the high-teens over the next few years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Between this past Saturday and the New Year, AAA estimates that about 1,077,918 Nutmeggers — nearly 30% of the population — will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The decision comes amid a rising trade war between the United States and China as the Biden Administration prepares to leave office.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company intends to invest the balance of $250 million in growth initiatives.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The largest recipient was The Foundation, a new nonprofit started by Musk that intends to build and operate a K-12 school, and eventually a university, in Austin, Texas.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The provision relies on a court determination that Texas' Senate Bill 4, or another law similar to Proposition 314, gets upheld by the courts.—
Ray Stern,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The World Bank, for example, needs economic metrics, the WHO relies on public health statistics, and environmental agencies require data on carbon emissions.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Missouri currently assesses sales tax on goods, with only a limited number of services, such as concert tickets and hotel rooms, subject to tax.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Times erroneously assesses that higher rank equals better targeting outcomes and less civilian harm.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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