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calculate
verb calculated, calculating
    1. To work out, find out or estimate, especially by mathematical means.
      Thesaurus: compute, count, figure, tally, gauge, ascertain, value, weigh, work out.
    intr
    2. To make plans that depend on or take into consideration some probability or possibility.
      Form: calculate on something (often)
    3. To intend or aim.
      Example: The emergency measures were calculated to avoid mass redundancy
Etymology: 16c: from Latin calculare to calculate, from calculus a stone.



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