pre-calculation
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/ˌpriːˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌpriːˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/
(calculation)
mathematical process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-calculation' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'calculation' from Latin 'calculatio', where 'calculare' meant 'to reckon'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-calculation' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'calculation', which was used in Middle English as 'calculation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reckon or compute beforehand', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of calculating something in advance or beforehand.
The pre-calculation of costs helped the company budget more effectively.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42