calculation

Definition

  • noun: a process or result of calculating something
  • noun: the process or an act of 'calculating'
  • synonyms: computation, reckon, computing

Examples

  • According to experts' 'calculations', that star will explode within two billion years.

  • The book reveals the cold 'calculations' that were behind the government's policies.

  • His positions are based on political 'calculation' of what voters want to hear.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, yeah, I blew myself up. Best guess... I forgot to account for the excess oxygen... That I've been exhaling when I did my calculations. Because I'm stupid. Yeah, I'm gonna get back to work here... Just as soon as my ears stop ringing. (..)
    2015 The Martian