calculation

Definition

Examples

A small error in the calculation led to a wrong total in the report.

Word Family

Synonyms

• computationthe procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
• estimatean approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
• reckoningproblem solving that involves numbers or quantities

Collocations

• Easy simple arithmetic calculation step
  describing simple arithmetic calculation step (any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties)
• Medium payroll tax deduction calculation
  describing payroll tax deduction calculation (a list of employees and their salaries)
• Hard grave miscalculation of capital outlay
  to grave miscalculation of capital outlay, meaning to shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
• Very Hard cold cynical calculation behind the veto
  describing cold cynical calculation behind the veto (a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs))