calculation
/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The process of using mathematics to find a number or answer.
- The calculation of the total cost took only a few seconds with a calculator.
- She made a quick calculation in her head to figure out the tip.
- The engineer's calculations showed that the bridge could support the weight.
- Careful thought and planning, especially to achieve a particular result.
- His decision to move to the city was based on cold calculation, not emotion.
- There was a lot of calculation behind her seemingly simple choice.
- The company's calculation of the risks paid off with a big profit.
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