mental calculation

Frequency: 7.06.8 per million words

A calculation done in one's head, without using a calculator or paper.

calculationADJECTIVE + calculation

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mental

Examples (10)

  • He's incredibly fast at mental calculation and can solve complex problems in seconds.
  • I did a quick mental calculation to figure out the tip at the restaurant.
  • For such large numbers, mental calculation is prone to error; it's better to use a calculator.
  • Can you do a quick mental calculation of our total expenses for the trip?
  • She impressed the teacher with her ability to perform rapid mental calculation.
  • Regular practice with puzzles can significantly improve your mental calculation skills.
  • The abacus is a tool that helps children develop strong mental calculation abilities.
  • Without a calculator, he had to rely on mental calculation to estimate the project's cost.
  • Her estimate was based on a rough mental calculation, not precise figures.
  • The test included a section on mental calculation to assess the candidates' numerical aptitude.