Compute
Compute verb - To determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations.
Usage example: for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator
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Synonyms for Compute
Estimate is a synonym for compute in calculate topic. In some cases you can use "Estimate" instead a verb "Compute", when it comes to topics like assess, figure, compare, solving.
Estimate
Estimate verb - Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time).
Usage example: I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
Compute is a synonym for estimate in assess topic. You can use "Compute" instead a verb "Estimate", if it concerns topics such as figure, calculate, guess, compare.
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Common collocations
| value | compute value | estimate value |
| probability | compute probability | estimate probability |
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