Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calculation
noun
/ˌkæl.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of using mathematical methods to determine a numerical result.
Examples
- The calculation of the budget took several hours.
- After careful calculation, they concluded that the project would be profitable.
- His quick calculation impressed everyone in the meeting.
Meaning
Calculation refers to the act of calculating, which involves performing mathematical operations to find a value or to solve a problem.
Synonyms
- computation
- reckoning
- estimation
- assessment
