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Niel
 Based on the Definitions shown below from Merriam-Webster On line - compute and calculate are synonyms in many cases though Compute refer to using a computer to make those calculations.

But Calculate has other alternate definitions.

Niel

Main Entry: com·pute
Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈpyüt\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): com·put·ed; com·put·ing
Etymology: Latin computare — more at count
Date: 1616
transitive verb
: to determine especially by mathematical means ; also : to determine or calculate by means of a computer
intransitive verb
1: to make calculation : reckon
2: to use a computer


Main Entry: cal·cu·late
Pronunciation: \ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): cal·cu·lat·ed; cal·cu·lat·ing
Etymology: Latin calculatus, past participle of calculare, from calculus pebble (used in reckoning), perhaps irregular diminutive of calc-, calx lime — more at chalk
Date: 1570
transitive verb
1 a: to determine by mathem

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Source: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/


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