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calculation

cal.cu.la.tion \.kal-ky*-'la--sh*n\ \'kal-ky*-.la-t-iv\ n 1a: the process 
   or an act of calculating  1b: the result of an act of calculating  2a: 
   studied care in analyzing or planning  2b: cold heartless planning to 
   promote self-interest  - cal.cu.lat.ive aj