1.verbTo determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."
2.verbTo determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.
3.verbTo plan; to expect; to think.
4.verbTo ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.
"to calculate or cast one's nativity"
5.verbTo adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.
"to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people"
6.adjectiveArrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.
"The calculated total appeared to be wrong."
7.adjectiveCarefully thought out or planned.
"We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager."