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as in to compute
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculate
Bloomberg calculated an iShares ETF tracking software stocks has bled roughly $1 trillion over the past seven trading days.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The number is calculated by a formula laid out in the most recent collective-bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
By measuring the change in frequency when the signals were bent in Jupiter's upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, scientists can calculate characteristics of the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
To understand the larger effects that winter storms like this one has, NASA used its Earth Observatory satellite observations, combined with temperatures calculated by the Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) global model, to map out the temperatures from the polar vortex.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The number is calculated by a formula laid out in the most recent collective-bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
By measuring the change in frequency when the signals were bent in Jupiter's upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, scientists can calculate characteristics of the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
To understand the larger effects that winter storms like this one has, NASA used its Earth Observatory satellite observations, combined with temperatures calculated by the Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) global model, to map out the temperatures from the polar vortex.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Compared to digital processors, biological computing offers numerous benefits that could streamline computing, reduce energy consumption through improved efficiency (thereby reducing the environmental impact of computing infrastructure), and speed the development of AI.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI says the new model runs 25% faster than the previous version and achieves state-of-the-art performance while using fewer computing resources.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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In September, the preliminary revision inferred that the US economy likely added about 911,000 fewer jobs than the jobs reports initially estimated for the 12-month period running from April 2024 through March 2025.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smook estimates the cost to be roughly $40,000.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks used a first-round bye to rest, heal and prepare, and then routed the 49ers in a divisional-round game before beating the Rams, 31-27, to advance to the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This message is not intended to shame or judge anyone.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Its reduced weight and compact architecture are intended to support rapid relocation after firing, allowing the launcher to limit exposure to counter-battery fire.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beijing, which held the 2022 Winter Olympics, relied almost entirely on snowmaking.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Locking that feature risks alienating casual users who rely on free access.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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All feature the game-changing Boa fit system, which makes adjusting the size (via an easy-to-reach dial) so simple that a four-year-old can figure it out.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Guojun and Li were in their late fifties, so the sisters figured the boy was a grandson.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Amazon’s February deals include Apple AirTags to keep tabs on your luggage, because guessing where your bag landed is not the vibe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rest of the judges floundered with Rita Ora guessing Selma Blair, Ken Jeong putting his money on Christina Applegate and Robin Thicke going with Danielle Fishel.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Piagentini said Republicans plan to obtain and publish Davis’ shock probation decisions online so voters can better understand her rulings.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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