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multiply vs calculate

calculate vs multiply

multiply and calculate both are verbs.

multiply is an adverb but calculate is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
multiply No No Yes Yes
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of multiply; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than multiply:
  • multiply: combine by multiplication
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of multiply include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
multiply (verb) calculate (verb)
have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) make a mathematical calculation or computation
have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
combine or increase by multiplication judge to be probable
make multiple copies of have faith or confidence in
combine by multiplication predict in advance
keep an account of
multiply (adverb) calculate (adverb)
in several ways; in a multiple manner
Difference between multiply and calculate

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