calculation

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kal′kyə lā′shən)


calculation
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Sense: The act of calculating
Synonyms:
computation, estimation, prediction, figuring, reckoning Collocations, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, totaling, totalling (UK), count Collocations, estimate Collocations, guess Collocations, addition Collocations, subtraction, multiplication, division Collocations, adding up, estimating, computing Collocations, calculating, guessing, guesswork, guesstimate (slang), long division, counting, counting up, measuring, measurement Collocations, measure Collocations, charting, mapping, appraising, appraisal Collocations, assessment Collocations, assessing, gauge Collocations, gauging, totting up (slang), tallying, tally Collocations, arithmetic
Sense: A forecast
Synonyms:
prediction, prognosis, prognostication, estimation, divination, forecast Collocations, outlook Collocations, diagnosis Collocations
Sense: Prudence
Synonyms:
forethought, consideration Collocations, circumspection, scheming, discretion Collocations, prudence, thought Collocations, care Collocations, caution Collocations, cautiousness, wariness, planning Collocations, plan Collocations, scheme Collocations, foresight, far-sightedness, deliberation


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