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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  make a mathematical calculation or computation
 
 Synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out
 
 See Also: add, add together, approximate, average, average out, bet, budget, capitalise, capitalize, count, deduct, depend, differentiate, divide, estimate, extract, extrapolate, factor, factor in, factor out, figure out, fraction, gauge, guess, integrate, interpolate, judge, lick, look, miscalculate, misestimate, multiply, process, prorate, puzzle out, quantise, quantize, reason, recalculate, resolve, solve, subtract, survey, take off, work

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Com*pute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Computed}; p. pr. &
    vb. n. {Computing}.] [L. computare. See {Count}, v. t.]
    To determine calculation; to reckon; to count.
    
          Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. --Milton.
    
          What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's
          resisted.                                --Burns.
    
    Syn: To calculate; number; count; reckon; estimate;
         enumerate; rate. See {Calculate}.
    
    
  2. \Com*pute"\, n. [L. computus: cf. F. comput.]
    Computation. [R.] --Sir T. Browne.
    
    
 
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