Compute and Measure

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

Measure is a synonym for compute in calculate topic. In some cases you can use "Measure" instead a verb "Compute", when it comes to topics like quantity.

Measure

Measure verb - To find out the size, extent, or amount of.
Usage example: for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together

Compute is a synonym for measure in calculate topic. You can use "Compute" instead a verb "Measure", if it concerns topics such as quantify, take the measurements of.

Common collocations

value compute value measure value
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