calculate

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um etwas mathematisch oder logisch zu bestimmen, zu berechnen oder einzuschätzen.

A verb used to determine or estimate something mathematically or logically.

1. Compute mathematicallyA2formal

   To determine a number or amount using mathematical operations.

   Berechnen

   • She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
   • The engineer calculated the load capacity of the bridge.
   • He calculated the distance between the two cities.

   Synonymeadd upcomputecountdeterminefigurereckonsumtallytotalwork out

2. Estimate or predictB1formal

   To form an opinion or make a judgment about something based on available information.

   Einschätzen oder vorhersagen

   • They calculated that the project would take six months.
   • The analyst calculated the potential risks of the investment.
   • She calculated the best time to leave to avoid traffic.

   Synonymeanticipateassessestimatefigureforecastgaugejudgepredictprojectreckon

   Antonymeguessmiscalculatemisjudge

3. Plan deliberatelyB2formal

   To plan or intend something, often with careful thought.

   Berechnen, planen

   • His remarks were calculated to provoke a reaction.
   • The strategy was calculated to maximize profits.
   • She calculated every move in the negotiation.

   Synonymeaimcontrivedesigndeviseintendmeanplanpurpose