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Webster 1913 Edition
Calculate
Cal′cu-late
,Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Calculater
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Calculating
.] [L,
calculatus
, p. p. of calculate
, fr. calculus
a pebble, a stone used in reckoning; hence, a reckoning, fr. calx
, calcis
, a stone used in gaming, limestone. See Calx
.] 1.
To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.
A calencar exacity
calculated
than any othe. North.
2.
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of;
as, to
. calculate
or cast one’s nativityA cunning man did
calculate
my birth. Shakespeare
3.
To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end;
as, to
. calculate
a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people[Religion] is . . .
calculated
for our benefit. Abp. Tillotson.
Syn. – To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.
–
To Calculate
, Compute
. Reckon
, Count
. These words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon and count in carrying out the details of a computation. These words are also used in a secondary and figurative sense. “Calculate is rather a conjection from what is, as to what may be; computation is a rational estimate of what has been, from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we count the hours and minutes until the time of enjoyment arrives” Crabb.
Cal′cu-late
,Verb.
I.
To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.
The strong passions, whether good or bad, never
calculate
. F. W. Robertson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Calculate
CALCULATE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To compute; to reckon; to add, subtract, multiply or divide any sums, for the purpose of finding the amount, difference, or other result. This, to calculate the expenses of erecting a house, is to estimate and add together the several sums which each part of the materials and the work will cost.2.
To ascertain by the use of tables or numbers; as, to calculate an eclipse.3.
To form tables upon mathematical principles, as logarithms, ephemerides, &c.4.
To compute the situation of the planets at a certain time, for astrological purposes; as, to calculate the birth of a person.5.
To adjust by computation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of the means to the end; as, to calculate a system of laws for a free people. Religion is calculated for our benefit.CALCULATE
,Verb.
I.
In popular use, this word is often equivalent to intend or purpose, that is, to make arrangements, and form a plan; as, a man calculated to go a journey. This use of the word springs from the practice of computing or estimating the various circumstances which concur to influence the mind in forming its determinations.