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| average out |
to amount to an average according to arithmetic calculation (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
| calculable |
able to be determined by a process of calculation. |
| calculus |
in mathematics, a system of calculation, as of rates of change, lengths, or volumes, involving algebraic notations. [1/2 definitions] |
| compute |
calculation or reckoning. [1/5 definitions] |
| dead reckoning |
the calculation of the position of a ship or airplane on the basis of speed, distance, wind speed, and currents, rather than on more accurate astronomical observations. |
| divide |
in mathematics, to carry out a calculation on (a number) to determine how many times that number contains another. [1/8 definitions] |
| estimate |
a rough calculation or educated guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. [2/6 definitions] |
| estimated |
resulting from estimation rather than exact calculation. |
| forecast |
to make an estimate or calculation before something occurs; make a prediction. [2/4 definitions] |
| forethought |
a thinking about beforehand, esp. in order to make provision for an eventuality; anticipation; calculation. |
| measure |
calculation of exact dimensions within time or space, such as length, quantity, duration, weight, or capacity. [1/14 definitions] |
| offhand |
unthinkingly, or without serious consideration, advance preparation, or precise calculation. [1/3 definitions] |
| priceless |
having a worth greater than any price or calculation; invaluable. [1/2 definitions] |
| recalculation |
combined form of calculation. |
| result |
(often plural) the final or significant piece or pieces of information gained from an investigation, examination, or calculation. [1/6 definitions] |
| simulation |
a computer calculation that predicts the outcome of, or creates a model of, a real process. [1/3 definitions] |
| slide rule |
a calculation device, consisting of a ruler with a sliding middle piece, both sides and the middle piece being marked with different number scales. |
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