calculation vs preparation

preparation vs calculation

calculation and preparation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
calculation	Yes	No	No	No
preparation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, preparation is a hypernym of calculation; that is, preparation is a word with a broader meaning than calculation:

calculation: planning something carefully and intentionally
preparation: the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

Other hypernyms of calculation include planning, provision.

calculation (noun)	preparation (noun)
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods	activity leading to skilled behavior
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities	preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
planning something carefully and intentionally	the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
	the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
	the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
	(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
	the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
	a substance prepared according to a formula

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