Compute and Total

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

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

Total

Total verb - To combine (numbers) into a single sum.
Usage example: total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you

Compute is a synonym for total in addition topic. You can use "Compute" instead a verb "Total", if it concerns topics such as add.

Nearby Words: totaled, tot, totality, totaling, totalled
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