Calculate
Calculate
Calculate (pronounced as /ˈkælkjuleɪt/) is a term derived from the Latin word 'calculare', which means "to reckon, compute". It is a process or action that involves mathematical methods to solve problems or to predict a result.
Definition
To calculate is to determine something by mathematical or logical methods. It is a process that involves the use of mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and so on. It can also refer to the process of using a calculator or a computer to perform mathematical operations.
Usage
The term calculate is commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, and finance. It is also used in everyday life when dealing with numbers, money, time, and other quantifiable elements.
Related Terms
- Computation: The process of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods.
- Mathematics: The abstract science of number, quantity, and space.
- Algorithm: A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations.
- Estimate: An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Etymology
The term calculate comes from the Latin word 'calculare', which means "to reckon, compute". It is derived from 'calculus', which means "a small stone used for counting". The term 'calculus' is also used in mathematics to refer to a branch that deals with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.
Pronunciation
Calculate is pronounced as /ˈkælkjuleɪt/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calculate
- Wikipedia's article - Calculate
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