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

  • (..) Well, how about a little something to lower your spirits? Thrill me, will you, please? Well, according to my calculations... based on time spent getting to and from the planet... - Just give me the short version. How far to Earth? - Ten months. (..)
    1979 Alien