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noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

Synonyms

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

cosmic ​ray
noun

Definition

  • a stream of atomic nuclei of extremely penetrating character that enter the earth's atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
bur

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

variant spelling of burr
abbreviation

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • bureau
busi​ness​wom​an
noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən -nəz-

Definition

  • a woman who transacts business
    especially one who is a business executive
Examples
  • //Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
but​ler
noun
but·​ler
ˈbət-lər

Definition

  • a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
  • the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English buteler, from Anglo-French butiller, from Old French botele bottle — more at bottle
butler
noun

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cal​cu​late
verb
cal·​cu·​late
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt
cal​cu​lat​ed; cal​cu​lat​ing

Definition

  • transitive ​verb
  • to determine by mathematical processes //calculate the rate of acceleration
    to reckon by exercise of practical judgment estimate //calculate the likelihood of success
    to solve or probe the meaning of figure out //… trying to calculate his expression. — Hugh MacLennan
  • to design or adapt for a purpose //He carefully calculated the timing of his arrival for maximum impact.
  • to judge to be true or probable
    intend //I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt. — Mark Twain
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to make a calculation
    to forecast consequences
  • count, rely
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cipher compute figure reckon work out
Examples
  • //calculate the volume of a cylinder
  • //I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
  • //We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
  • //We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin calculātus, past participle of calculāre "to count, reckon, compute," derivative of Latin calculus "pebble, pebble used for calculating on a counting board, method or result of calculation" — more at calculus

NOTE: The verb may already have existed in Latin, to judge by the derivative calculātor—see calculator.

calculate
verb

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