calculation

/ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/noun
Elementary
1

The act or process of calculating.

2

The result of calculating.

3

Reckoning, estimate.

4

An expectation based on circumstances.

5

The act or process of imagining sequences of potential moves and responses without actually moving the pieces.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing