calculate

US /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/

UK /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/

1.

determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically

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Can you calculate the total cost?

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We need to calculate the area of the room.

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compute reckon work out figure out determine

2.

assess the risks or effects of (a course of action) in advance of taking it

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It's important to calculate the risks before investing.

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He calculated his chances of success.

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assess evaluate gauge estimate appraise

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calculator calculation