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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, v. i. To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute. [1913 Webster] The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate. --F. W. Robertson. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Calculate \Cal"cu*late\, 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. [1913 Webster] A calencar exacity calculated than any othe. --North. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] A cunning man did calculate my birth. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] [Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit. --Abp. Tillotson. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: calculate v 1: make a mathematical calculation or computation [syn: {calculate}, {cipher}, {cypher}, {compute}, {work out}, {reckon}, {figure}] 2: judge to be probable [syn: {calculate}, {estimate}, {reckon}, {count on}, {figure}, {forecast}] 3: keep an account of [syn: {account}, {calculate}] 4: predict in advance [syn: {forecast}, {calculate}] 5: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public [syn: {calculate}, {aim}, {direct}] 6: have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis" [syn: {count}, {bet}, {depend}, {look}, {calculate}, {reckon}]