calculus

noun

ˈkal-kyə-ləs How to pronounce calculus (audio)
Definition of calculusnext
as in math
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value by my calculus the more efficient air conditioner will have paid for itself within a span of five years

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Recent Examples of calculus Smith-Stewart said, describing the calculus she’s heard from artists. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 This is an easy entry point to discuss decision-making and risk calculus and how to properly marry playmaking artistry with situational awareness, all big-picture topics that will help shape the Bears’ season. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Conclusion The Fable and Mythos shutdown will not be the last time a government, a regulator or a vendor's own commercial calculus removes access to a model an enterprise has come to depend on. — Pawel Rzeszucinski, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That standoff is exactly why the calculus around long-term CDs is worth revisiting now. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for calculus
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  1. math
  2. calculation
  3. arithmetic
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  • That’s as test scores in math and reading tanked after schools ditched textbooks in favor of screens.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To theoretical computer scientists, the answer lies in the math of algorithms.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of math
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  • The reversal underscores how quickly the calculations of Asia’s wealthy can change.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Patriot system tracks the missile, predicts its path and launches within minutes, all while carrying out complex calculations to ensure the interceptor finds its target.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of calculation
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  • Subsequent research actually backed him up, finding that habitual calculator use before students had internalized basic arithmetic weakened their mental fluency and fact retrieval.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The synergy requirement remains, and so does the arithmetic behind the job losses.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of arithmetic

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