calculate

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/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ · cal-cu-late

To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

Meanings

verbformal

To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

کسی چیز کی مقدار یا تعداد کا ریاضیاتی طور پر تعین کرنا۔

حساب کرنا

hisab karna

Synonyms

computefigure outreckonحساب کرناحساب لگاناگننا

Antonyms

ignoreneglectomitنظر انداز کرناغفلت کرناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • calculate expenses
  • calculate results
  • calculate interest

Example Sentences

Can you calculate the total cost of the items?

کیا آپ چیزوں کی کل قیمت حساب کر سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap cheezon ki kul qeemat hisab kar sakte hain?

The accountant needs to calculate the taxes for this year.

محاسب کو اس سال کے لئے ٹیکس حساب کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Muhasib ko is saal ke liye tax hisab karna zaroori hai.

It's important to calculate the risks before making a decision.

فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے خطرات کا حساب کرنا اہم ہے۔

Faisla karne se pehle khatarat ka hisab karna ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

calculate:Calculate refers to numerical solutions while 'speculate' relates to forming opinions without firm evidence.

Word Family

calculation
nounحساب
calculator
nounحساب کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'calculate' with the image of a calculator performing math.

Picture a calculator displaying numbers and equations.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "calculare" — to count, compute

First known use: 15th century

The word 'calculate' has evolved from the Latin root 'calculare', which is derived from 'calculus', meaning a small stone used for counting.