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| computation |
the amount computed or calculated. [1/3 definitions] |
| est.2 |
abbreviation of "estimated," calculated approximate amount, size, or value of. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. [2 definitions] |
| incalculable |
not capable of being calculated or measured; too great or large to be calculated. [1/2 definitions] |
| in cold blood |
with calculated malice. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. [2 definitions] |
| mean3 |
the average number or amount, usu. calculated by adding all the values in a distribution and dividing their sum by the number of such values. [1/4 definitions] |
| measure |
the size, quantity, or amount thus calculated. [1/14 definitions] |
| per diem |
calculated or paid on a daily basis. [1/3 definitions] |
| rate1 |
a quantity calculated with regard to another measured quantity. [2/12 definitions] |
| tabular |
of, arranged as, or calculated from a table or other systematic arrangement. [1/2 definitions] |
| weekly |
calculated by the week. [1/5 definitions] |
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