[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

calculate \cal"culate\, 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.
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            a calencar exacity calculated than any othe.
                                                  --north.
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   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.
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            a cunning man did calculate my birth. --shak.
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   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.
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            religion is . . . calculated for our benefit.
                                                  --abp.
                                                  tillotson.
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   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.
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see also:
calculater calculating calx to calculate compute reckon 
count 

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