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calculation
/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/]
the process of using numbers
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A calculation is the process or result of working something out with numbers. Showing your calculations earns marks in maths exams.
Example
Show all your calculations clearly in the answer box.
Show all your calculations clearly in the answer box.
Etymology
From Latin 'calculatio', from 'calculus' meaning a counting stone.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to the numerical working students must show in answers.