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Mathematics and Measurement

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analyst
calculation
calculation
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the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

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He made a quick calculation to estimate the total cost of the project.
The engineer's calculations were crucial for determining the structural integrity of the bridge.

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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arithmetic
arithmetic
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a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

What is "arithmetic"?

Arithmetic is the branch of mathematics that deals with basic number operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It forms the foundation for more advanced mathematical topics and is used in everyday tasks like shopping, budgeting, and time management. It focuses on solving simple numerical problems and understanding basic number concepts.

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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mathematical
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related to or used in mathematics

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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numerical
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represented in numbers

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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ordinal number
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/ˈɔːɹdɪnəl nˈʌmbɚ/

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence or series

What is an "ordinal number"?

An ordinal number is a number that indicates the position or rank of an item in a sequence. Ordinal numbers answer the question "which one?" and are used to describe the order of items rather than their quantity. Common examples of ordinal numbers include "first," "second," "third," and "twentieth." For instance, in the phrase "She finished in second place," the ordinal number "second" specifies the position she achieved in a competition. Ordinal numbers are important for organizing information, providing clarity about the arrangement of items, and conveying rankings or sequences in various contexts.

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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measure
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the quantity, amount, or degree of something

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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value
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(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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fraction
fraction
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a part of a whole number, such as ½

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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digit
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one of the numbers from 0 to 9

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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diameter
diameter
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a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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equation
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(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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parallel
parallel
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having an equal distance from each other at every point

perpendicular

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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decimal
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relating to a system of numbers based on powers of ten, where quantities are expressed using digits, including fractions and whole numbers

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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vertical
vertical
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positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

inclined

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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width
width
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the distance of something from side to side

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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unit
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a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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function
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(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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circumference
circumference
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(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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axis
axis
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an imaginary line in the middle of an object around which the object revolves

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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probability
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(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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dimension
dimension
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a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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to subtract
to subtract
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(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference

add

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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to total
to total
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to add up numbers or quantities to find the overall amount

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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bar chart
bar chart
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/bˈɑːɹ tʃˈɑːɹt/

a graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing

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compound noun

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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pie chart
pie chart
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/pˈaɪ tʃˈɑːɹt/

a graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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acre
acre
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a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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formula
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(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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accountant
accountant
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someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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analyst
analyst
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a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

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calcul

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calculate

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calculation

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miscalculation

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miscalculation

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recalculation

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recalculation

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