recalculate

American

[ree-kal-kyuh-leyt] / riˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /

verb (used with object)

recalculated, recalculating

to calculate again, especially for the purpose of finding an error or confirming a previous computation.

recalculate British

/ riːˈkælkjʊˌleɪt /

verb

to calculate (a total, sum, etc) again

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Other Word Forms

recalculation noun

Etymology

Origin of recalculate

First recorded in 1615–25; re- + calculate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The agency automatically reviews your record each year and recalculates your benefit if necessary.

From MarketWatch

January, however, is typically a noisy month for CPI as firms hike prices at the start of the year, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics recalculates seasonal adjustment factors, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like yesterday’s jobs report, the January CPI report will be a bit harder to read than usual due to the bureau recalculating seasonal adjustments to align with price movements throughout the past year.

From Barron's

He recalculated their chances of getting rescued even if they had the sat phone.

From Literature

He then applies the royalty provisions to that revenue to recalculate the royalties that are payable to the interested parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

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