Dictionary Entry
calculate
calculate is a 9-letter English word with 11 senses as intransitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 18 · 11 senses
Definitions
- 1intransitive verb
To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.
- 2intransitive verb
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.
- 3intransitive verb
To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people.
- 4intransitive verb
To plan; to expect; to think.
- 5intransitive verb
To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.
- 6verb
make a mathematical calculation or computation
- 7verb
judge to be probable
- 8verb
have faith or confidence in
"you can count on me to help you any time"
"Look to your friends for support"
- 9verb
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
- 10verb
predict in advance
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- 11verb
keep an account of
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