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calculation
cal·cu·la·tion
[
kàlkyə láysh'n
]
(
plural
cal·cu·la·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
mathematics
process of calculating something:
the process of working out the answer to a mathematical problem, or a step in this process
2.
estimate:
an estimate or answer obtained by calculating
3.
scheming:
consideration of something, especially when thinking of personal advantage
cal·cu·la·tion·al
adjective
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