cálculo

Definitions of cálculo
  1. noun
    the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
    synonyms: cómputo
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    integración
    an operation used in the calculus whereby the integral of a function is determined
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    proceso
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  2. noun
    problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
    synonyms: cuenta, cómputo
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    extrapolación
    (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
    interpolación
    (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
    conversión
    a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
    aprecio, aproximación, estimación, idea, juicio, opinión
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
    diferencial
    the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
    integral
    the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
    conjetura
    an estimate based on little or no information
    cálculo aproximado
    an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
    encarecimiento, sobrevaloración
    a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
    infraestimación, infravaloración, menosprecio, subestimación
    an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
  3. noun
    the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
    synonyms: cálculo infinitesimal
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    análisis
    a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
    cálculo diferencial
    the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential
    cálculo integral
    the part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc.
    cálculo de variaciones
    the calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals
    análisis armónico, análisis de Fourier
    analysis of a periodic function into a sum of simple sinusoidal components
  4. noun
    a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
    synonyms: barrunto, conjetura, cábala, suposición
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    apreciación, concepto, criterio, opinión, parecer, sentir
    a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
  5. noun
    a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
    synonyms: piedra
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    cálculo biliar
    a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
    cálculo renal, nefrolito, piedra del riñón
    a calculus formed in the kidney
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    hueso, piedra, roca
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
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