calculate stimulate strength capacity calculate v. (1) to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processes
I need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.
We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.
(2) to get a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something), estimate
We need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.
calculating a. If somebody is calculating, he often get what he wants by hurting or harming other people
He is the most calculating and selfish men in the community.
Northbridge is a cool, calculating, and clever criminal who could strike again.
stimulate v. (1) to make (something) more active
Caffeine stimulates the heart.
A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
(2) to make (a person) excited or interested in something
Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
He was stimulated by their discussion.
stimulation n.
I mentioned previously that we do not know a lot about how the mechanical stimulation is being converted into chemical and electrical energy.
strength n. (1) the quality or state of being physically strong
I don"t have enough strength to lift the box by myself.
(2) a quality or feature that makes someone or something effective or useful
Her greatest strength is her keen attention to details.
We talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the movie.
on the strength of because of the influence of (something)
I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.
strengthen v.
We all agreed on a treaty to strengthen the cooperation between our two parties.
capacity n. (1) the ability to hold or contain people or things
The restaurant has a large seating capacity.
(2) the ability to do something (a mental, emotional, or physical ability)
Does he have the capacity to handle this job
And these are real disabilities where people are not able to work to their full capacity, and can"t earn an income.
(3) a usually official position or job
He was acting in his capacity as judge.
She"s worked for the company in various capacities over the years.
(4) the amount of something that can be produced or managed by a factory, company, etc.
We can"t hire more people because we lack the training capacity.
The factory is currently running at three-quarter capacity.Housewives who do not go out to work feel they are not working to their full ______.