Calculation
/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA mathematical operation or a process of determining something by mathematical methods.
/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃən/
The process of calculating.
The calculation was complex and required a computer.
💡 Simply: Working something out using numbers.
More Examples
Her calculation of the total cost was incorrect.
How It's Used
"The calculation of the area of a circle requires knowing its radius."
"The calculation of the investment's return was crucial for decision-making."
The result or outcome of a mathematical operation.
/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃən/
A result obtained by calculation.
The calculation showed a profit of $10,000.
💡 Simply: The answer you get from a math problem.
More Examples
His calculation was surprisingly accurate.
How It's Used
"The engineer's calculation showed the bridge could withstand the load."
From Middle French *calculatioun*, from Latin *calculatio*, from *calculare* "to calculate," from *calculus* "small stone, pebble," used in counting.
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily related to mathematical processes.
Memory tip
Think 'calc' (as in calculator) and 'lation' (as in relation to numbers).