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

  • (..) DOC: Watch this. MARTY: Yeah. Okay. MARTY: Got it. Jesus! Not me! The car! If my calculations are correct... ...when this baby hits miles per hour... ...you're going to see some serious shit. Watch this! What did I tell you? miles per hour! (..)
    1985 Back to the Future