Added 9 October 2026
calculation
/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/ noun
In Latin: calculātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about calculation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods.
- Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities.
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Planning something carefully and intentionally.
it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting
Origin
From Middle English calculation, borrowed from Latin calculatio, calculationis. Morphologically calculate + -ion.
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