calculation

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BrE /kælkjʊˈleɪʃən/ AmE /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 MATH [singular] B1

the process of finding out a number or amount by using mathematics and other similar methods

cálculo, operación matemática

  • a calculation of something

Collocations make a calculation · do a quick calculation

  • He made a rough calculation.

    Hizo un cálculo aproximado.

2 PLAN [singular] B1

a plan or decision that is based on information and facts, not on emotion

cálculo, consideración

  • a calculation of something

Collocations make a calculation · base a decision on a calculation

  • The company's calculations were wrong.

    Los cálculos de la empresa fueron incorrectos.

3 RESULT [singular] B1

the result of a calculation or process

resultado, cálculo

  • a calculation of something

Collocations reach a calculation · arrive at a calculation

  • The calculation was based on faulty data.

    El cálculo se basó en datos defectuosos.