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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calculater; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Calculating.] [L, calculatus, p. p. of
     calculate, fr. calculus a pebble, a stone used in reckoning;
     hence, a reckoning, fr. calx, calcis, a stone used in gaming,
     limestone. See Calx.]
     1. To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes,
        usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up;
        to estimate; to compute.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              A calencar exacity calculated than any othe.
                                                    --North.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological
        computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions
        of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences
        of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              A cunning man did calculate my birth. --Shak.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or
        calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means
        to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the
        government and protection of a free people.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              [Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit.
                                                    --Abp.
                                                    Tillotson.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     4. To plan; to expect; to think. [Local, U. S.]
  
     Syn: To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.
  
     Usage: To Calculate, Compute. Reckon, Count. These
            words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given
            result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view
            to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to
            calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given
            numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon
            and count in carrying out the details of a
            computation. These words are also used in a secondary
            and figurative sense. ``Calculate is rather a
            conjection from what is, as to what may be;
            computation is a rational estimate of what has been,
            from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a
            pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting
            indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we
            compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any
            mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we
            count the hours and minutes until the time of
            enjoyment arrives'' --Crabb.
            [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Calculating \Cal"cu*la`ting\, n.
     The act or process of making mathematical computations or of
     estimating results.
     [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Calculating \Cal"cu*la`ting\, a.
     1. Of or pertaining to mathematical calculations; performing
        or able to perform mathematical calculations.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting;
        scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Calculating machine, a machine for the mechanical
        performance of mathematical operations, for the most part
        invented by Charles Babbage and G. and E. Scheutz. It
        computes logarithmic and other mathematical tables of a
        high degree of intricacy, imprinting the results on a
        leaden plate, from which a stereotype plate is then
        directly made.
        [1913 Webster]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calculater; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Calculating.] [L, calculatus, p. p. of
     calculate, fr. calculus a pebble, a stone used in reckoning;
     hence, a reckoning, fr. calx, calcis, a stone used in gaming,
     limestone. See Calx.]
     1. To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes,
        usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up;
        to estimate; to compute.
  
              A calencar exacity calculated than any othe.
                                                    --North.
  
     2. To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological
        computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions
        of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences
        of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.
  
              A cunning man did calculate my birth. --Shak.
  
     3. To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or
        calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means
        to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the
        government and protection of a free people.
  
              [Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit.
                                                    --Abp.
                                                    Tillotson.
  
     4. To plan; to expect; to think. [Local, U. S.]
  
     Syn: To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.
  
     Usage: To Calculate, Compute. Reckon, Count. These
            words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given
            result in regard to quantity. We calculate with a view
            to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to
            calculate an eclipse. We compute by combining given
            numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We reckon
            and count in carrying out the details of a
            computation. These words are also used in a secondary
            and figurative sense. ``Calculate is rather a
            conjection from what is, as to what may be;
            computation is a rational estimate of what has been,
            from what is; reckoning is a conclusive conviction, a
            pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; counting
            indicates an expectation. We calculate on a gain; we
            compute any loss sustained, or the amount of any
            mischief done; we reckon on a promised pleasure; we
            count the hours and minutes until the time of
            enjoyment arrives'' --Crabb.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Calculating \Cal"cu*la`ting\, a.
     1. Of or pertaining to mathematical calculations; performing
        or able to perform mathematical calculations.
  
     2. Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting;
        scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition.
  
     Calculating machine, a machine for the mechanical
        performance of mathematical operations, for the most part
        invented by Charles Babbage and G. and E. Scheutz. It
        computes logarithmic and other mathematical tables of a
        high degree of intricacy, imprinting the results on a
        leaden plate, from which a stereotype plate is then
        directly made.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Calculating \Cal"cu*la`ting\, n.
     The act or process of making mathematical computations or of
     estimating results.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  calculating
       adj : used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in
             the community" [syn: calculative, conniving, scheming,
              shrewd]

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     a.
     1 (lb en not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
     2 (lb en especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an
  unemotional, analytical manner.
     vb.
     (present participle of en calculate nocat=1)

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     a.
     1 (lb en not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
     2 (lb en especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an
  unemotional, analytical manner.
     vb.
     (present participle of en calculate nocat=1)

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     a.
     1 (lb en not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
     2 (lb en especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an
  unemotional, analytical manner.
     vb.
     (present participle of en calculate nocat=1)

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     a.
     1 (lb en not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
     2 (lb en especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an
  unemotional, analytical manner.
     vb.
     (present participle of en calculate nocat=1)

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     Englanti a.
     (en-v-taivm c alculat ing e)
     Englanti vb.
     (en-v-taivm c alculat ing e)

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  calculating
     Engelska a.
     (avledning en calculate ordform=prespart)
     Engelska vb.
     (böjning en verb calculate)

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Calculating /kˈalkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/
  الحساب

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  calculating /kˈalkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/ 
  1. сметачен
  having the ability to calculate
  2. пресметлив
  serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]


  calculating /kˈalkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/
  vypočítavý

From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]


  calculating /kˈalkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/ 
  rafinovaný