calcul

Definitions of calcul
  1. noun
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
    synonyms: évaluation
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    surestimation
    a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
    sous-estimation, sous-évaluation
    an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
  2. noun
    planning something carefully and intentionally
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    confection, organisation
    the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
  3. noun
    problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
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    évaluation
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
    différentielle, dérivée, fonction dérivée
    the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
    courbure, rondeur
    the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve
    surestimation
    a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
    sous-estimation, sous-évaluation
    an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
    type of:
    résolution de problème
    the thought processes involved in solving a problem
  4. noun
    the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
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    calcul différentiel
    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
    calcul intégral
    the part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc.
  5. noun
    a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
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    calcul biliaire
    a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
    calcul rénal
    a calculus formed in the kidney
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    caillou, noyau, pierre, roche
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
  6. noun
    the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
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    opération, opération mathématique
    (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
    élévation à une puissance
    the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
    opération arithmétique
    a mathematical operation involving numbers
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    processus, procédure, procédé
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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