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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
The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
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Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
King Energy calculates what the electricity would have been without the solar panels and then charges each tenant at a 10% discount.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
—CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Lowe tried the Family Caregiver Calculator, which calculates the financial value of caregiving based on geography, time spent, and the type of work done for family caregivers.
—Ash-Har Quraishi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
Key Facts The SSA’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is an annual increase to monthly Social Security payments that the agency calculates based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index, which measures the monthly change to inflation.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Social Security Administration calculates the annual COLA based on consumer price growth in the months of July, August and September.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
When linked with your bank, the application calculates smart savings based on your spending habits and income.
—Enoch Omololu, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Hurricanes in the United States end up hundreds of times deadlier than the government calculates, contributing to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation’s wars, a new study said.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
King Energy calculates what the electricity would have been without the solar panels and then charges each tenant at a 10% discount.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
—CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Lowe tried the Family Caregiver Calculator, which calculates the financial value of caregiving based on geography, time spent, and the type of work done for family caregivers.
—Ash-Har Quraishi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
Key Facts The SSA’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is an annual increase to monthly Social Security payments that the agency calculates based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index, which measures the monthly change to inflation.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The Social Security Administration calculates the annual COLA based on consumer price growth in the months of July, August and September.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
When linked with your bank, the application calculates smart savings based on your spending habits and income.
—Enoch Omololu, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Hurricanes in the United States end up hundreds of times deadlier than the government calculates, contributing to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation’s wars, a new study said.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company estimates that its existing cash and marketable securities will last through December 31, 2024, but will not be sufficient to fund operations for twelve months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The oil tanker ‘Devon’ prepares to transfer crude oil from Kharg Island oil terminal to India in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on March 23, 2018.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Wilson prepares to hit a shot from Ross Whittaker and Christopher Haworth during the first round of the Pro Mens Doubles at the 2023 BioFreeze USA Pickleball National Championships held at the Brookhaven Country Club on November 8, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to defend its intellectual property rights.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to face liquidity challenges and relies on external financing to fund its operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company relies on cash advances from related parties to support its operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Rogers Fire Department assesses for carbon monoxide in the air to determine safety for the firefighters, but does not assess air quality for city residents, City Spokesman Peter Masonis said.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Two decades later, voters created Judicial Performance Review, including a bipartisan commission that assesses what are essentially peer and customer reviews of justices.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Rich Cream Starting in your 30s and 40s, hyaluronic acid levels begin to decrease, which is what makes fine lines and deep wrinkles more noticeable.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources.Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet, customer satisfaction depends upon reliable and timely deliveries.Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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