Synonyms for

Calculations

Verb / ˌkælkjʌˈleɪʃʌnz / Another word for calculations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Calculations are mathematical operations or processes used to find an answer or solve a problem.

Synonyms & similar words

figuring computing calculation deliberation reckoning computation computation reckoning estimation figuring math arithmetic counting tallying adding subtracting multiplying dividing determining evaluating measuring quantifying assessing gauging estimating appraising

Synonyms by register

Formal

computations determinations assessments evaluations

Informal

figuring math sums reckonings

Literary

reckonings enumerations

Antonyms

estimation guesswork intuition approximation hunch conjecture

Common collocations

  • complex calculations
  • simple calculations
  • perform calculations
  • make calculations
  • carry out calculations
  • financial calculations
  • mathematical calculations
  • scientific calculations

Word family

noun calculation
verb calculate
adjective calculating
adverb calculatingly

Usage note

While 'calculations' often refers to mathematical operations, it can also mean careful planning or consideration. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I had to do some calculations to see how much gas I used on my trip.
  2. The scientist did some calculations to determine the speed of the rocket.
  3. The store did some calculations and decided to lower the price of the product.
  4. Calculations can be done with a calculator or on paper.
  5. The engineer did some calculations to make sure the bridge was safe.

Quotes

  • Mathematics is the science of patterns, and we study patterns to learn about the world and our place in it. -Danica McKellar
  • Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding. -William Paul Thurston
  • Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. -Albert Einstein

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