English

calculation

ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n, ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən, kælkjuˈleɪʃən, kælkjəˈleɪʃən
Meaning: mathematical determination; reckoning
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən, kælkjuˈleɪʃən, kælkjəˈleɪʃən

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Example sentences

His calculation showed that we were right.
His calculation showed that we were right.
I made a mistake in the calculations.
I made a mistake in the calculations.
The result of the calculation must be a positive integer.
The result of the calculation must be a positive integer.
This specific datum is essential for our calculation.
This specific datum is essential for our calculation.
There was a small error in the calculation.
There was a small error in the calculation.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process or result of using numbers to find an answer. It can also mean careful planning for one's own advantage.

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