calculi

variants also calculuses
Definition of calculinext
plural of calculus
as in calculations
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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Noun
  • And that's when their calculations revealed that these animals were probably gargantuan — well larger than the giant Pacific octopus, today's biggest member of the family whose arm span often exceeds 13 feet.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the first 52 days since the conflict started, rising oil and gas prices have forced the bloc to spend an additional €24 billion (around $28 billion) on fossil fuel imports compared to previous levels, according to calculations from the European Commission.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • More variables than a maths textbook.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Calculi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculi. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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