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solve vs calculate

calculate vs solve

solve and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solve No No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of solve; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than solve:
  • solve: find the solution
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of solve include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
solve (verb) calculate (verb)
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of make a mathematical calculation or computation
find the solution specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
settle, as of a debt judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
Difference between solve and calculate

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