Definition of Calculation
Calculation
cal·cu·la·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the process of determining the specific number or quantity of something by mathematical means, the process of calculating, or the result of such a process;
e.g. We had to do the calculation to determine the total cost of the project. This is a calculation of the amount of material we will need.
(noun)
the action of carefully assessing, planning, and analyzing the possibilities, outcomes, and risks of a course of action or a situation;
e.g. According to her calculation, there will be minimal ill effects of this decision.
(noun)
the action of coldly and heartlessly analyzing or planning something with little to no emotion, to promote one's self-interests;
e.g. I could see that he was involved in a calculation of whether it would benefit him to help.
Similar Words
Related Words
Comments
