Definition

1. Verb:
   • To estimate beforehand; to forecast; to plan in advance: To make a calculation or judgment about a future event or situation based on present information or analysis.
   • To intend; to plan: To have a specific aim or purpose for the future.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chúng tôi dự tính sẽ hoàn thành dự án vào tháng tới. (We estimate/plan to complete the project next month.)
  • Anh ấy dự tính chi phí cho chuyến đi. (He estimated the cost for the trip beforehand.)
  • Công ty dự tính sản lượng sẽ tăng gấp đôi. (The company estimates a twofold increase in output.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, business, or planning contexts to indicate a preliminary calculation or a considered intention, often based on data or careful thought.

Variants and Related Words

• Dự kiến (v): To anticipate; to plan. Often used interchangeably with "dự tính," though "dự kiến" can sometimes imply a more official or scheduled plan.

  • Lễ khai mạc được dự kiến vào lúc 9 giờ sáng. (The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m.)

• Dự đoán (v): To predict; to forecast. Emphasizes guessing a future outcome, often without the same level of detailed planning as "dự tính."

  • Không ai có thể dự đoán chính xác thời tiết. (No one can predict the weather accurately.)

• Dự trù (v): To budget; to allocate in advance. Specifically involves planning for resources, especially financial.

  • Chúng ta cần dự trù kinh phí cho các trường hợp khẩn cấp. (We need to budget funds for emergencies.)

Synonyms

• Estimate: To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something.
• Forecast: To predict or estimate a future event or trend.
• Plan: To decide on and arrange in advance.
• Intend: To have a course of action as one's purpose or objective.

Related Phrases

• Theo dự tính: According to plan/estimate.

  • Theo dự tính, chuyến tàu sẽ đến đúng giờ. (According to the schedule, the train will arrive on time.)

• Tính toán trước: To calculate in advance. A more literal synonym.

  • Việc tính toán trước chi phí là rất quan trọng. (Calculating costs in advance is very important.)

1. Estimate beforehand
   • Dự tính số hàng hoá bán ra
     To estimatethe volume of goods put on sale
   • Dự tính sản lượng sẽ tăng gấp đôi
     To estimate a two fold increase inthe output