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verb

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1. (with object after out) To calculate.

   Example: Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?

2. To make sense of.

   Example: I can't work these instructions out.

   Synonyms:figure out

3. To smooth or perfect.

   Example: This is a beta version; we're still working out the kinks.

4. To conclude with the correct solution.

   Example: These figures just don't work out.