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The correct spelling is calculate.
How to pronounce calculate
/ˈkælkjəleɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
Say it like: Cal-cul-ate
The correct spelling is calculate. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process. For example: "Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."
Usage Examples
“Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.”
“to calculate or cast one's nativity”
“to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people”
Definition
verb
- 1.To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
- 2.To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.
- 3.To plan; to expect; to think.
- 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.
- 5.To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.
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