calculation
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“The victim families, sometimes paid, with a calculation that a single payment would protect their family and business in India and the United States as well.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
They recognize requests for calculation and either access an available software tool, or write their own code to solve the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
His calculation assumes a 13% compound annual earnings growth rate for Meta through 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
That calculation doesn't include other elements of the bill that are expected to increase.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
That is to say, for the purposes of the calculation one must measure time using imaginary numbers, rather than real ones.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
Vocabulary lists containing calculation
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
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Number and Operations in Base Ten
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