How to Use "Calculate" with Example Sentences

calculate (v): to find a number by using math; to plan

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Used with adjectives:

"He accurately calculated the amount of our expenses."
(accurately, exactly, precisely, perfectly)

"Can you mentally calculate the restaurant bill?"
(mentally)

"She carefully calculates her every move."
(carefully, shrewdly, coldly)

Used with prepositions:

"He calculated the exact amount according to all of the receipts."
(according to)

"It was calculated at over $10,000 in damages."
(at)

Used with nouns:

"Did you calculate the total?"
(total, amount, number, sum)

"Please calculate the amount of damage to the car."
(amount)

"He calculated his every move."
(move, movement, step)

"How do you calculate the charges?"
(charges, cost, price, percentage)