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calculated

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkæɫkjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //kˈælkjʊlˌeɪtɪd// cal·cu·lat·ed

v. to find an answer or amount by using math. You do this when you work out costs, distances, or time.

v. to determine a numerical value or result through mathematical processes. Often implies the use of a systematic method or formula.


SIMPLE

I calculated the total cost of the groceries.

CONTEXTUAL

The engineers calculated the exact amount of fuel needed for the return journey to ensure safety.

COMPLEX

By analyzing the light from distant stars, astronomers calculated the expansion rate of the universe with unprecedented accuracy.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a numerical value or a clause as its object.

Pitfall

I calculated about the priceI calculated the priceCalculate is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before the object.

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