calculating

verb

  1. 1

    To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

    “Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.”
  2. 2

    To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.

  3. 3

    To plan; to expect; to think.

  4. 4

    To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

    “to calculate or cast one's nativity”
  5. 5

    To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.

    “to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people”

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Having the ability to calculate.

    “an early calculating device”
  2. 2

    (especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.

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