calculate

v. estimate; compute (add, subtract, etc.); depend upon

A calculation is a deliberate process for transforming one or more inputs into one or more results. The term is used in a variety of senses, from the very definite arithmetical calculation using an algorithm to the vague heuristics of calculating a strategy in a competition or calculating the chance of a successful relationship between two people.Multiplying 7 by 8 is a simple algorithmic calculation.
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Verb
1. make a mathematical calculation or computation
(synonym) cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure
(hypernym) reason
(hyponym) quantize, quantise
(verb-group) work out
(derivation) calculus, the calculus, infinitesimal calculus
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
2. judge to be probable
(synonym) estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
(hypernym) judge
(hyponym) allow, take into account
(derivation) calculation, computation, computing
3. keep an account of
(synonym) account
(hyponym) credit
(derivation) calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
4. predict in advance
(synonym) forecast
(hypernym) predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise
(derivation) calculation, deliberation
5. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
(synonym) aim, direct
(hypernym) intend, destine, designate, specify
6. 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"
(synonym) count, bet, depend, look, reckon
(hypernym) trust, swear, rely, bank

(v. i.)
To plan; to expect; to think.
  

(v. i.)
To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.
  

(v. i.)
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.
  

(v. i.)
To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.
  

(v. i.)
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.
  

= calculate, compute.
Ex: If the initial question mark in this field is not replaced, the number of characters to be skipped will be calculated by the system.
Ex: There will always be plenty of things to compute in the detailed affairs of millions of people doing complicated things.
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* calcular el costo = cost.
* calcular los costes = cost out.
* calcular mal = misjudge, miscalculate.
* calcular un riesgo = calculate + risk.
* tabla de calcular = ready reckoner, reckoner.
* volver a calcular = recalculation.