basic calculation
noun phraseUK /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˌkæl.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
A basic calculation is a simple math problem like adding or taking away numbers.
The teacher gave us a basic calculation to do before lunch.
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2. A quick, rough estimate done without exact numbers.
By a basic calculation, we need about ten chairs for the party.
3. The first step of a longer math process.
Finding the total is just a basic calculation before we work out the discount.
4. A simple use of a calculator or counting tool.
He did a basic calculation on his phone to split the bill.