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Calculation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Calculation

the act or process of using numbers to find out an amount

In simple words: a way to find a number or result using math

Calculation in a sentence

• The calculation of the budget took several weeks to complete.
• His calculation was off, leading to a significant financial loss.
• In mathematics, a calculation often requires multiple steps to reach a solution.
• The calculation of distances on a map can be quite complex.
• After careful calculation, she concluded that they needed to raise more funds.
• The speed of sound is a calculation that varies with temperature.
• His quick calculation helped the team win the competition.
• There are different forms of calculation depending on the mathematical principles involved.

How to use Calculation

Used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Suitable for discussions involving math, finance, or measurements. Avoid in casual conversations without context.

Grammar pattern

calculation + of + number/amount

Memory hint

Think of 'calculate' which has 'calculation' in it — like solving a math puzzle!

Related words

Collocations with Calculation

• accurate
• correct
• exact
• do
• make
• perform
• a method of calculation
• cold
• cool
• rational
• act

Synonyms for Calculation

• computation
• reckoning
• estimation
• figuring
• assessment

Opposites of Calculation

• estimation
• guess

Common mistakes with Calculation

• Confusing 'calculation' with 'calculating' (verb form).
• Using 'calculation' as a verb instead of 'calculate'.

Frequently asked questions about Calculation

What does Calculation mean?

a way to find a number or result using math

What is the definition of Calculation?

the act or process of using numbers to find out an amount

How do you use Calculation in a sentence?

The calculation of the budget took several weeks to complete.

Can you give another example of Calculation?

His calculation was off, leading to a significant financial loss.

What are synonyms for Calculation?

Common alternatives include computation, reckoning, estimation, figuring, assessment.

What is the opposite of Calculation?

Opposite meanings include estimation, guess.

What words go with Calculation?

It commonly pairs with accurate, correct, exact, do, make, perform, a method of calculation, cold, cool, rational, act.

What are common mistakes when using Calculation?

Confusing 'calculation' with 'calculating' (verb form). Using 'calculation' as a verb instead of 'calculate'.

How do you pronounce Calculation?

US: /["/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Calculation?

Used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Suitable for discussions involving math, finance, or measurements. Avoid in casual conversations without context.

What CEFR level is Calculation?

"Calculation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.