CALCULATE Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

calculate

verb

ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt

Definition of calculate

as in to compute

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing

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as in to estimate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish

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as in to prepare

to work out the details of (something) in advance calculated the best route to take to the coast

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as in to intend

to have in mind as a purpose or goal I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me

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as in to rely

to place reliance or trust we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

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Recent Examples of calculate With shifting alliances and deception, only the most calculating player will survive to win it all, per the logline. — Peter White, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The timing of the Houthi campaign seems calculated for maximum reputational harm. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 By analyzing real-time bucket load, soil density and design constraints, the AI dynamically calculates and suggests the most efficient path forward. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The Bureau of Labor Statistics began to calculate this experimental index in the 1980s, but the Social Security Administration has not used it to set benefits yet despite some efforts in Congress to make the switch. — Pankaj Agrrawal, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calculate

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These advances are key as larger, more complex AI models demand seemingly endless amounts of computing power.

— Micheline Maynard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Unlike conventional bicycles, its head houses most of the robot’s mass, including its computing hardware, batteries, and powerful jumping actuators.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of compute

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Within an hour, the incident was estimated at about 35 acres, including various spot fires that erupted as winds pushed the flames forward.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
And Gartner estimates that 80% of neocloud providers will cease independent operations by 2030 because their revenues won’t cover their outgoings.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimate

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Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepare

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Project Nessie was intended to stop retail price-matching practices from creating unsustainably low prices, the e-commerce giant said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of intend

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While the club also signed former Chief Justin Watson to the practice squad on Monday, Reid on Wednesday suggested Allen in particular will figure more in their plans now.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
All need to figure ways to get the ball to their star athletes on offense and prevent big plays on defense.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of figure

Verb

So two games into the National League Championship Series, guess which team’s relief corps has been lights out and which one has been lit up?

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Police did not specify which roller coaster was involved in the incident, but CBS News Atlanta cameras saw that the park's Goliath ride was shut down, and guess were being evacuated.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of guess

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When the Fondation Cartier exhibition ends, the factory will be returned to Ghana for permanent installation in Kumasi, where Mahama plans to build a new institution.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Cleveland had planned a bullpen game for Friday, with Shawn Armstrong being the opener.

— Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

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