Compute

v. t. [imp. & p. p. COMPUTED; p. pr. & vb. n. COMPUTING.] [Lat. computare, from com and putare, to clean, fig. to clear up, set in order, reckon, estimate, think.] To determine by calculation; to ascertain by a mathematical process; to cast up; to reckon.

Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. Milton.

Synonyms— To calculate; number; count; reckon; estimate; enumerate; rate. See CALCULATE.

n. [Lat. computus, Fr. comput, It. computo. See supra.] Computation. [P.] Browne.