calculations
n. C / Un. the process of using math to find an answer. It can also mean the careful planning you do to reach a goal.
n. the process of using mathematical methods to determine a value or result; alternatively, the act of deliberate planning or assessment of consequences.
I need to check my calculations before I submit the report.
The architect spent all morning performing complex calculations to ensure the bridge could support the weight of heavy trucks.
While the initial financial calculations suggested the merger would be profitable, the board failed to account for the cultural friction between the two corporate entities.
Often used in the plural when referring to the steps of a mathematical problem; used in the singular or plural when referring to strategic planning.