cal
Pronunciation: [kæl]
Word
Context: "measurement"
(noun) a unit of measurement for energy. It tells us how much energy food gives us when we eat it. We use calories to help us understand how much energy we get from different foods.
Example
An apple has about 95 calories, which is a good snack for energy.
Example
A candy bar has too many calories for a small snack.
Example
How many calories are in this pizza slice?
Context: "calculate"
(verb) to count or figure something out. We use it when we want to find an answer or a number, like adding or taking away things.
Example
I can calculate how much money I need for the trip.
Example
It's hard to calculate the total if we forget some items.
Example
Can you calculate how long it will take us to get home?
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