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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
One is a longstanding dispute over how the Office of Personnel Management calculates the Postal Service's liabilities for pre-1970 pension benefits.
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Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.
—David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
To achieve this return, the report calculates that investments in cutting emissions (mitigation) would need to rise nine-fold, while investments in strengthening systems against damage (adaptation) would need to rise 13-fold.
—David Vetter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The agency tracks employment and payroll tax payments for all workers with a Social Security number and automatically calculates old age benefits.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The White House did not respond to NPR's questions about how DOGE calculates its savings totals or how the DOGE effort could work with Congress on federal spending.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Garg calculates an additional $500 million in previous hardware investment.
—Rich Karlgaard, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
After receiving the position and altitude of the nearby aircraft, the system calculates if there's a potential for collision.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
In any sense, Pew calculates that nearly one-half of all unauthorized migrants reside in just four states – California, New York, Texas, and Florida – where undocumented workers paid more than $18 billion of taxes combined in 2022, per Yale Budget Lab.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.
—David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
To achieve this return, the report calculates that investments in cutting emissions (mitigation) would need to rise nine-fold, while investments in strengthening systems against damage (adaptation) would need to rise 13-fold.
—David Vetter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The agency tracks employment and payroll tax payments for all workers with a Social Security number and automatically calculates old age benefits.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The White House did not respond to NPR's questions about how DOGE calculates its savings totals or how the DOGE effort could work with Congress on federal spending.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
Garg calculates an additional $500 million in previous hardware investment.
—Rich Karlgaard, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
After receiving the position and altitude of the nearby aircraft, the system calculates if there's a potential for collision.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
In any sense, Pew calculates that nearly one-half of all unauthorized migrants reside in just four states – California, New York, Texas, and Florida – where undocumented workers paid more than $18 billion of taxes combined in 2022, per Yale Budget Lab.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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However, other sectors have prioritized these departments, and Accenture estimates that generative AI could increase call centers' capacity by up to 30 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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When weather conditions allow, an archaeologist intends to conduct a metal detector survey of the area, seeking further discoveries.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stocked with championship experience from his days as an assistant with Milwaukee and Boston, Lee intends on doing things his way.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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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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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic assesses a mixed bag from the summer trading for a club renowned for cute recruitment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic assesses their chances… What is the state of play?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This makes Saturday night an intriguing jump-off point.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Foreign leaders are invited to visit the King on the advice and at the request of the British government through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which also arranges overseas travel.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Pulling away from inside the prison's walls, the camera arranges the harsh structure against the lush rolling hills and glimmering water of the Hudson River Valley.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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