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calculate

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪt/

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/

Translations

calculateverb

calculated

Past Simple

calculated

Past Participle

calculating

Gerund

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪt/

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/

She can calculate the total cost of the groceries in her head.

Elle peut calculer le coût total des courses de tête.

estimerSens d’évaluer à partir d’informations disponibles.

He tried to calculate the risks before making the investment.

Il a essayé d’estimer les risques avant de faire l’investissement.

Additional translations

calculerSens soutenu : préméditer ou prévoir un effet.

penserEmploi dialectal, surtout américain, au sens de « supposer » ou « croire ».

Synonyms

work out

calculateverb

To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

She can calculate the total cost of the groceries in her head.

To estimate or judge something based on available information.

He tried to calculate the risks before making the investment.

To plan or design something with a specific purpose or effect in mind.

The advertisement was calculated to attract a younger audience.

To suppose, believe, or think; to reckon (chiefly US, dialectal).

I calculate we'll reach the town before nightfall.