calculation
From Latin 'calculatio', from 'calculare' meaning 'to count, to reckon'.
NOUN
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cálculo
literal
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cálculo matemático
formal
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cálculo estadístico
formal
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calculación
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concepto de cálculo
untranslatable
(The phrase emphasizes the idea of calculation as a concept, which doesn’t translate directly into a single word in SPANISH.)
Antonyms
guess
The act or process of using mathematical operations or logical thought to determine a result; it can also refer to the result itself. Furthermore, it can describe careful and deliberate planning or assessment, often made with a specific purpose or advantage in mind.
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- The calculation of the building's structural integrity involved complex formulas. — This example refers to the process of computing a numerical result.
- Her quick calculation of the remaining ingredients allowed her to adjust the recipe. — This shows a mental estimation or computation.
- His decision to invest in that company was a cold, economic calculation, not an emotional one. — This example illustrates deliberate and strategic planning or assessment.