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guess vs calculate

calculate vs guess

guess is a noun but calculate is not a noun.

guess and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guess Yes No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of guess; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than guess:
  • guess: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of guess include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
guess (noun) calculate (noun)
an estimate based on little or no information
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guess (verb) calculate (verb)
expect, believe, or suppose make a mathematical calculation or computation
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
guess correctly; solve by guessing judge to be probable
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
Difference between guess and calculate

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