English verb: calculate | |||
1. | calculate (cognition) make a mathematical calculation or computation | ||
Synonyms | cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | reason | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | add, add together, approximate, average, average out, budget, capitalise, capitalize, deduct, differentiate, divide, estimate, extract, extrapolate, factor, factor in, factor out, fraction, gauge, guess, integrate, interpolate, judge, miscalculate, misestimate, multiply, process, prorate, quantise, quantize, recalculate, resolve, solve, subtract, survey, take off | ||
Verb group | work out | ||
Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
2. | calculate (cognition) judge to be probable | ||
Synonyms | count on, estimate, figure, forecast, reckon | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | evaluate, judge, pass judgment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | allow, take into account | ||
3. | calculate (possession) keep an account of | ||
Synonyms | account | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | balance, bill, charge, compound, credit, debit, overbalance | ||
4. | calculate (communication) predict in advance | ||
Synonyms | forecast | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise | ||
5. | calculate (cognition) specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | ||
Synonyms | aim, direct | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | designate, destine, intend, specify | ||
6. | calculate (cognition) have faith or confidence in | ||
Samples | You can count on me to help you any time. Look to your friends for support. You can bet on that!. Depend on your family in times of crisis. | ||
Synonyms | bet, count, depend, look, reckon | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bank, rely, swear, trust | ||