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calculate

US /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

verb Core · B1 Tài chính & ngân sách

Definition

make a mathematical calculation or computation

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please calculate the total cost before sending the invoice.

Word Family

NounNoun
VerbVerb
calculate gốc
AdjectiveAdj
calculable calculative
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • computemake a mathematical calculation or computation
  • estimatean approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  • reckonexpect, believe, or suppose

Collocations

  • Easy calculate total shopping bill
    to calculate total shopping bill, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • Medium calculate monthly overtime remuneration
    to calculate monthly overtime remuneration, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • Hard calculate compounded annualized returns
    to calculate compounded annualized returns, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • Very Hard take a carefully calculated risk
    to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a carefully calculated risk

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