Middle

calculate

/ˈkælkjuleɪt/

cal · cu · late ˈkæl · kju · leɪt

English Definition

v. figure out by numbers

中文释义

计算，估算

Significado en Español

calcular

한국어 뜻

계산하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tính toán

Example Sentence

Calculate the total cost.

计算总费用。

Synonyms

compute reckon

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

calc(Stone)+ulate(Cause to)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “calculate” as it is used in the following sentence: The scientist needed to calculate the precise measurements for the experiment.

A estimate
B compute
C guess
D ignore

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B — compute. “calculate” means v. figure out by numbers

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The cashier paused a moment to ______ the total cost of all the groceries.

A guess
B ignore
C forget
D calculate

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D — calculate. “calculate” means v. figure out by numbers

Common questions about “calculate”

What does “calculate” mean?

calculate — v. figure out by numbers. In Chinese: 计算，估算.

How do you pronounce “calculate”?

calculate is pronounced /ˈkælkjuleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cal · cu · late.

How do you use “calculate” in a sentence?

Calculate the total cost. (计算总费用。)

What are synonyms for “calculate”?

compute, reckon — all close in meaning to calculate (v. figure out by numbers).

Is “calculate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. calculate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “calculate”?

calc(Stone)+ulate(Cause to)

Progress / 学习进度

107 / 672

16% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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