1. Make a calculation or computation
   "you can calculate the area of a square if you know the length of its sides";
   - cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure [N. Amer]
    
2. Judge to be probable
   "They calculated a 70% chance of rain";
   - estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
    
3. Predict in advance
   "The analyst calculated a rise in stock prices";
   - forecast
    
4. Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
   "The marketing team calculated the campaign to appeal to young adults";
   - aim, direct
    
5. Have faith or confidence in
   "We're calculating on your arrival";
   - count, bet, depend, swear, rely, bank, look, reckon

Derived forms: calculated, calculates, calculating

Type of: anticipate, call, designate, destine, evaluate, forebode, foretell, intend, judge, pass judgment, predict, prognosticate, promise, reason, specify, trust

Encyclopedia: Calculate