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

  • (..) Yes. years, months, days, to be exact. Sign on line , please. Here you are. It's from the Doc! Dear Marty, if my calculations are correct... First let me assure you I'm alive and well. I've been living happily these past eight months in the year . The lightning bolt... STRANGER: Wait, kid! (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II