calculation
intermediateB2/ˌkæl.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ · cal-cu-la-tion
The process of mathematical computation or the result of such a process.
Meanings
The process of mathematical computation or the result of such a process.
ریاضیاتی حساب کا عمل یا اس عمل کا نتیجہ۔
حساب
hisab
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- calculations of interest
- complex calculations
- arithmetic calculations
Example Sentences
The calculation of the total cost was more difficult than expected.
کل لاگت کا حساب توقع سے زیادہ مشکل تھا۔
Kul lagat ka hisab tawaqqo se zyada mushkil tha.
He made a calculation error during the exam.
اس نے امتحان کے دوران حساب کی غلطی کی۔
Us ne imtihan ke doran hisab ki ghalti ki.
The calculations showed a significant increase in sales.
حساب نے فروخت میں اہم اضافہ ظاہر کیا۔
Hisab ne farokht mein aham izafa zahir kiya.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Calcu-late your numbers to avoid errors.
Imagine a calculator displaying complicated equations.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو پلٹ کر دیکھوں تو کیسا، حساب تو رکھتا ہوں مگر کیا پیش کروں
Khud ko palat kar dekhun to kaisa, hisab to rakhta hun magar kya pesh karun.
When I reflect upon myself, what can I present, though I keep account.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حساب کتاب رکھنا باعث بہتری ہے۔
Hisab kitaab rakhna baais behtri hai.
Keeping accounts leads to improvement.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "calculationem" — a counting, calculating
First known use: 14th century
The term 'calculation' has evolved from the Latin 'calculare', which means to count or estimate. It has been part of the English language since the late Middle Ages, often associated with mathematics and accounting.