Compute (Verb)

Meaning

Make a mathematical calculation or computation.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

• The students had to compute their grades based on their performance in the semester.
• She asked her math teacher to help her compute the value of x in the given equation.
• To compute their total expenses, they added up their rent and utility bills.
• The calculator can compute complex mathematical problems, such as solving quadratic equations.
• Using the given data, researchers began to compute the average life expectancy in different countries.

Synonyms

• Work Out
• Calculate
• Figure
• Cipher
• Cypher
• Reckon

Hypernyms

• Reason

Hyponyms

• Estimate
• Miscalculate
• Prorate
• Average Out
• Extract
• Fraction
• Subtract
• Differentiate
• Extrapolate
• Solve
• Average
• Recalculate
• Take Off
• Quantize
• Factor In
• Factor
• Budget
• Add
• Deduct
• Process
• Add Together
• Approximate
• Misestimate
• Capitalise
• Quantise
• Integrate
• Factor Out
• Gauge
• Judge
• Multiply
• Divide
• Capitalize
• Interpolate
• Resolve
• Survey

Related Words

• Computation (noun)
• Computer (noun)