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as in shrewd
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as in cunning
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as in figuring
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intending
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculating
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In calculating the net present value, the owner should use an appropriate discount rate.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In that sense, leveraging computer programs to aid in calculating mortality and longevity is nothing new.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
As a case in point, Ordos City, home to the Erdos Cashmere Group, has unveiled an enhanced model for calculating the green GDP of resource-dependent cities.
—Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The postmortem analysis of this year’s pre-election polling reflects the challenges of calculating public opinion, experts said.
—Julia Rogers, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
One of the classic measurement techniques involves taking the height of a price pattern and calculating a similar move post-breakout.
—David Keller, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
To assist with the process, the IRS provides worksheets for calculating RMD amounts and determining payout periods.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
As noted in past blogs, BLS uses lagged rent data in calculating the CPI.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys.
—Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Verb
This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In calculating the net present value, the owner should use an appropriate discount rate.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In that sense, leveraging computer programs to aid in calculating mortality and longevity is nothing new.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
As a case in point, Ordos City, home to the Erdos Cashmere Group, has unveiled an enhanced model for calculating the green GDP of resource-dependent cities.
—Li Jun, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The postmortem analysis of this year’s pre-election polling reflects the challenges of calculating public opinion, experts said.
—Julia Rogers, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
One of the classic measurement techniques involves taking the height of a price pattern and calculating a similar move post-breakout.
—David Keller, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
To assist with the process, the IRS provides worksheets for calculating RMD amounts and determining payout periods.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
As noted in past blogs, BLS uses lagged rent data in calculating the CPI.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculating
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The Kraken pounced quickly and have made a shrewd gamble here.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wang, a shrewd negotiator, is known for taking her time before striking deals.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Finally, and most importantly, a competitive culture will reinforce a mindset essential to countering the cunning and ambitious threats in space.Charles Beames, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amid a deadly winter, survival transforms into a perilous game of cunning and betrayal.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for lottery scams People planning to play the lottery should watch out for lottery scams.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its name was derived from Atlanta’s Native American branding, with bosses intending to create marketing symmetry between ‘the Chiefs’ and ‘the Braves’.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The label has introduced several expressions thus far, intending to make a full range of complex, rich, pure old world style wines in the zero-proof space.Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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From the start, the duo adopted an iterative design process, relying on small, focused experiments to shape their platform.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Ukraine suffers from a manpower shortage, the country is relying more and more on unmanned flying attack drones.Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The second half was a much cagier affair, with the best chance falling to Pulisic in the 68th minute, only for his low effort to be parried away by Brazil’s goalkeeper Allison.Ben Morse, CNN, 13 June 2024
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One big change is that interest rates are higher, which makes large purchases more expensive to finance, and makes buyers cagier about purchasing anything, new cars included.Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024
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However, the quantum computing landscape is still in its early stages, and the race is far from over.Dan Irvine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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How much will this impact China's computing power capabilities?Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Calculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculating. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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