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subtract vs calculate

calculate vs subtract

subtract and calculate both are verbs.

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

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