1. to find a number or amount using mathematics
2. to plan or think about something carefully in order to achieve a result

Examples

• She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
• The computer can calculate complex equations in seconds.
• We need to calculate how much paint we’ll need for the room.
• He calculated his moves carefully before making his decision.
• The teacher showed us how to calculate the area of a triangle.
• They calculated that the project would take six months to complete.
• Can you calculate the tip for our dinner bill?