verb

1. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

   “Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.”

2. To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.

3. To plan; to expect; to think.

Synonyms: compute, reckon, work out, compute, reckon

adjective

1. Having the ability to calculate.

   “an early calculating device”

2. (especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.