calculate
Work the numbers
To calculate is to determine a number or outcome through mathematical or logical reasoning: Calculate the total cost before checking out.
The word extends to any careful estimation or planning: She calculated the risks before investing.
Calculated can suggest cold deliberation: a calculated move, calculated cruelty.
A calculating person schemes strategically, usually with self-interest in mind.
Mathematical equality assertion
- formulaFixed method or notation
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- algebraMath using symbols
- geometryScience of spatial relationships
trigonometry · variable · derivative · integral · theorem · computation · logarithm · exponent
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
planned · manipulative · tactical · cold · measured · risk · odds · probability
Finite problem-solving procedure
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- dataFacts for analysis
input · output · function · iteration · binary · programming · code · execution
Plan for spending
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- taxMandatory public revenue charge
- amortizationGradual debt reduction schedule
- depreciationAsset value reduction over time
ROI · mortgage · compound · principal · rate · yield · profit · margin
Degree of correctness
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- decimalTenths-based notation
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
error · measurement · tolerance · verification · double-check · meticulous · systematic · rigorous
Near but inexact value
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- ballparkSports venue or estimate
- guesstimateRough, intuitive calculation
- reckoningSettlement of accounts
assessment · valuation · appraisal · rough · extrapolation · interpolation · range · tolerance
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
- formulaFixed method or notation
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- algebraMath using symbols
geometry · trigonometry · variable · derivative · integral · theorem · computation · logarithm · exponent · coefficient
deliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
shrewd · planned · manipulative · tactical · cold · measured · risk · odds · probability · outcome
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
data · input · output · function · iteration · binary · programming · code · execution · CPU
budget
Plan for spending
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- taxMandatory public revenue charge
- amortizationGradual debt reduction schedule
depreciation · ROI · mortgage · compound · principal · rate · yield · profit · margin · cost
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- decimalTenths-based notation
rounding · error · measurement · tolerance · verification · double-check · meticulous · systematic · rigorous · methodical
approximation
Near but inexact value
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- ballparkSports venue or estimate
- guesstimateRough, intuitive calculation
reckoning · assessment · valuation · appraisal · rough · extrapolation · interpolation · range · tolerance · back-of-envelope
- arithmeticaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division, sum
- math verbsadd, adds, subtract, subtracts, multiply
- process verbscreate, produce, make, build, construct
- computing verbsrun, execute, process, compute, compile
- measurementscales, gauging, balance, metering, gram
- planningplan, planned, planners, to-do lists, calendars
calculategamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
leave to chance · roll the dice · risk · chance · play it by ear
calculateignore
Refuse to notice
overlook · neglect · disregard · miscalculate · err
calculateguess
Estimate without certainty
estimate · approximate · guesstimate · assume · intuit
- calculated riskHazard taken deliberately
- scientific calculatorAdvanced computation handheld
- pocket calculatorPortable electronic math tool
- graphing calculatorElectronic function plotter
- calculator watchWristband with digits and math
- mental calculationMath done in mind
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