verb transitiveWord forms: reˈcalcuˌlated or reˈcalcuˌlating
to calculate again, esp. in order to detect and correct an error
Derived forms
recalculation (reˌcalcuˈlation)
noun
recalculate in American English
(riˈkælkjəˌleit)
transitive verbWord forms: -lated, -lating
to calculate again, esp. for the purpose of finding an error or confirming a previous computation
Derived forms
recalculation
noun
Word origin
[1615–25; re- + calculate]This word is first recorded in the period 1615–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: deposit, garrote, scintillation, swamp, synchronizere- is a prefix, occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, used with the meaning“again” or “again and again” to indicate repetition, or with the meaning “back” or“backward” to indicate withdrawal or backward motion. Other words that use the affixre- include: refurbish, regenerate, retrace, retype, revert
Examples of 'recalculate' in a sentence
recalculate
I try to work out my mpg and have to recalculate it several times.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But it refused his request to recalculate his consumption back to 2005.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The app can also recalculate recipes to account for a shortage of one ingredient.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It highlights delays and can recalculate routes automatically to avoid tailbacks.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It says it will recalculate the bills manually for anyone who calls in.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Recalculate rates every two years — rather than five — so that they properly reflect the changing economic climate.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
For those who veer off schedule, the app has an option to recalculate, taking the deviation into account.