Calculate

v. i.	1.	To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute. [imp. & p. p. Calculater ; p. pr. & vb. n. Calculating .] A calencar exacity calculated than any othe. - North.
	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. A cunning man did calculate my birth. - Shak.
	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. [Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit. - Abp. Tillotson.
	4.	To plan; to expect; to think.
	1.	To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute. The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate. - F. W. Robertson.

Verb	1.	calculate - make a mathematical calculation or computation Synonyms: compute, cypher, cipher, figure, reckon, work out
	2.	calculate - judge to be probable Synonyms: count on, figure, forecast, reckon, estimate
	3.	calculate - keep an account of Synonyms: account
	4.	calculate - predict in advance Synonyms: forecast
	5.	calculate - specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public Synonyms: aim, direct
	6.	calculate - 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" Synonyms: depend, bet, reckon, count, look

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