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accurate calculation

[ˈækjərət ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: accurate calculations / cálculos precisos
cálculo preciso
1. A computation or mathematical operation performed with precision and correctness, free from errors
An accurate calculation is essential for engineering projects.
Um cálculo preciso é essencial para projetos de engenharia.
2. The result of a mathematical process that correctly reflects the intended values or measurements
The accountant provided an accurate calculation of the company's profits.
O contador forneceu um cálculo preciso dos lucros da empresa.
Synonyms
precise calculationexact calculationcorrect computationcareful reckoning
Antonyms
inaccurate calculationrough estimateapproximate calculationincorrect computation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cálculo preciso
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cálculo exato
alternative term emphasizing exactitude
Portugal
cálculo rigoroso
emphasizes methodical accuracy in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the letter
dot the i's and cross the t's
cálculo por miúdo (Portuguese idiom meaning calculated in detail)
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