Calculate meanings in Japanese

計算する (けいさんする)

Example:

I need to calculate the total cost.

私は合計費用を計算する必要があります。

Can you calculate the area of this triangle?

この三角形の面積を計算できますか？

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in mathematical, financial, or general contexts when determining a numerical result.

Note: This is the most common meaning of 'calculate' and is used in both academic and everyday situations.

見積もる (みつもる)

Example:

We need to calculate the estimated time for the project.

プロジェクトの見積もり時間を計算する必要があります。

Can you calculate how much this will cost?

これにかかる費用を見積もってもらえますか？

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when making an estimation or projection, often in business or planning scenarios.

Note: While '見積もる' can be synonymous with '計算する', it often implies an estimation rather than a precise calculation.

算出する (さんしゅつする)

Example:

We will calculate the profits at the end of the year.

年末に利益を算出します。

They calculated the distance using GPS.

彼らはGPSを使って距離を算出しました。

Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in scientific or technical contexts where specific data is being derived.

Note: '算出する' is used in more technical or formal situations, often involving calculations based on data.

推測する (すいそくする)

Example:

I can only calculate the outcome based on previous results.

私は過去の結果に基づいて結果を推測することしかできません。

He calculated that it would rain tomorrow.

彼は明日雨が降ると推測しました。

Usage: informalContext: Used when making an educated guess or inference about something.

Note: This usage of 'calculate' implies a degree of uncertainty and is less about exact numbers.

compute

To compute means to calculate or determine by using mathematical or logical methods.

Example: She needed to compute the total cost of the project before submitting the budget.

Note: Compute is often used in technical or scientific contexts, while calculate is more commonly used in everyday language.

reckon

To reckon means to consider or think about something, often in terms of making a calculation or judgment.

Example: I reckon it will cost about $100 to fix the car.

Note: Reckon is more informal and colloquial compared to calculate, and it can also imply a personal opinion or belief.

Do the math

This phrase means to perform calculations or analyze a situation to understand it better.

Example: If we do the math, we'll realize that we can't afford to go on vacation this year.

Note: It implies a more informal and practical approach to calculating.

Add up

To add numbers or quantities together to find the total.

Example: I need to add up all the expenses to see if we can stay within our budget.

Note: It conveys the action of totaling numbers rather than just performing mathematical operations.

Count on

To rely on someone or something for support or assistance.

Example: You can count on me to help you with the calculations for the project.

Note: It emphasizes trust and dependence rather than just numerical calculations.

Figure out

To solve or understand something by thinking about it or examining it carefully.

Example: I need to figure out how much paint we'll need for the entire house.

Note: It suggests a process of problem-solving or finding a solution rather than straightforward calculation.

Work out

To calculate or find a solution to a problem through effort and perseverance.

Example: Let's work out the total cost of the materials before we proceed with the construction.

Note: It implies a more active and continuous effort to arrive at a result, not just a one-time calculation.

Take into account

To consider or include something when making a decision or calculation.

Example: When planning the event, we need to take into account the number of attendees and their dietary restrictions.

Note: It involves considering various factors or variables in addition to numerical calculations.

Estimate

To make a rough calculation or judgment about something without precise details.

Example: Can you estimate how long it will take to complete the project?

Note: It involves providing an approximate calculation or prediction rather than an exact figure.

Do the calculations

This phrase is a more formal way of saying 'calculate'. It indicates performing mathematical operations or determining results through a systematic process.

Example: Let me do the calculations for our expenses this month.

Note: It adds a sense of formality compared to just saying 'calculate'.

Crunch the numbers

To 'crunch the numbers' means to calculate or analyze numerical data in order to arrive at a conclusion or make a decision.

Example: I need to crunch the numbers to see if we can afford that vacation.

Note: It implies a focused and thorough analysis of numerical information.

Do the arithmetic

This expression refers to performing basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Example: I'll need to do the arithmetic to split the bill accurately.

Note: It refers specifically to basic mathematical operations rather than a broad range of calculations.

Number-crunch

To 'number-crunch' is to analyze and process a large amount of numerical data or statistics in detail to reach a conclusion or make an informed decision.

Example: Our team is number-crunching to find the best pricing strategy.

Note: It emphasizes data analysis and statistical processing along with calculations.

Tabulate

To 'tabulate' means to organize and present data systematically in the form of a table or chart, often involving calculations.

Example: I need to tabulate the survey results before the meeting.

Note: It emphasizes organizing data visually as well as calculating values.

Account for

To 'account for' something in calculations means to consider it as a factor or variable in determining the final results.

Example: We need to account for inflation when calculating future expenses.

Note: It implies considering additional factors beyond straightforward calculations.

Calculate the total cost of the project.

I need to calculate how much money I will save.

The computer program can calculate the distance between two cities.

Calculate - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: calculate

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): calculated

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): calculating

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): calculates

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): calculate

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): calculate

Syllabification and Stress

calculate Contains 3 syllables: cal • cu • late

Phonetic transcription: ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt

cal cu late , ˈkal kyə ˌlāt (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

calculate: ~ 2200 (Very common).

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