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   Calculate , 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.]
   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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   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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   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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   To plan; to expect; to think. [Local, U. S.]
   Syn. -- To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.  -- 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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   Calculate , v. i. To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.
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   The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate.
   F. W. Robertson.
   
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