calculation
/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: calculations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of calculating.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The result of calculating.
Noun
Examples
As a check on these calculations we note that the total probability for 0, 1, 2, or 3 successes must be one since there are no other possibilities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “calculation” mean?
The act or process of calculating.
Is “calculation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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