work out
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “work out” mean?
To calculate.
Is “work out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.