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calculation

/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/
cal · cu · la · tion ˌkælk · ju · ˈleɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. the process of using mathematics to find an answer
中文释义
计算
Significado en Español
cálculo
한국어 뜻
계산
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính toán
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Example Sentence

His calculation of the total was correct.

他计算的总数是正确的。

Synonyms
computation arithmetic estimate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “calculation”:

  1. A guess
  2. B estimate
  3. C assumption
  4. D computation
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D — computation. “calculation” means n. the process of using mathematics to find an answer

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A quick ______ showed that the whole trip would cost about fifty dollars.

  1. A rumor
  2. B guess
  3. C drawing
  4. D calculation
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D — calculation. “calculation” means n. the process of using mathematics to find an answer

Common questions about “calculation”

What does “calculation” mean?

calculation — n. the process of using mathematics to find an answer. In Chinese: 计算.

How do you pronounce “calculation”?

calculation is pronounced /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cal · cu · la · tion.

How do you use “calculation” in a sentence?

His calculation of the total was correct. (他计算的总数是正确的。)

What are synonyms for “calculation”?

computation, arithmetic, estimate — all close in meaning to calculation (n. the process of using mathematics to find an answer).

Is “calculation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. calculation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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