B2
calculate vs compute vs count
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| calculateverb/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/ | Meaning to find a number or amount by using maths | Goes with calculate the cost | Example Can you calculate how much we each owe for dinner? |
| computeverb/kəmˈpjuːt/ | Meaning to calculate an amount or number, often using a computer | Goes with computed from | Example Your final grade is computed from tests, homework and attendance. |
| countverb/kaʊnt/ | Meaning To find out how many things there are by saying numbers one by one. | Goes with — | Example The cashier counted the money twice before giving me the change. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Doctors the risk of heart disease from age and blood pressure.