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Definition of calculation

calculation

/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
cal · cu · la · tion
Adverb:calculatively
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Plural:calculations
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Adjective:calculative
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calculation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mathematical determination of the size or number of something, or the result of such a computation.

Example

"The engineer double-checked her calculation to ensure the bridge could support the weight."

2

An assessment of the risks, possibilities, or effects of a situation or course of action.

Example

"By my calculation, the new trade policy should boost regional exports within two years."

3

Cold, deliberate planning aimed at achieving selfish advantage.

Example

"His sudden generosity was driven by political calculation rather than genuine empathy."

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• Rhymes for calculation

• Nearby Words

calculatedly
calculating
calculatingly
calculation
calculative
calculator
calculus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French calculation or directly from Late Latin calculationem, a noun of action from calculare ('to reckon, compute'). This ultimately derives from Latin calculus ('a small pebble'), because pebbles were used on counting boards for arithmetic in antiquity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calculation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calculation
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