calculated (Meaning)

Wordnet

calculated (s)

carefully thought out in advance

Webster

calculated (p. p. & a.)

Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball.

Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people.

Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.

calculated Sentence Examples

  1. His actions seemed calculated to provoke a reaction from his peers.
  2. The politician's speech was carefully calculated to appeal to undecided voters.
  3. She gave him a calculated smile, knowing exactly how to manipulate the situation.
  4. The company made a calculated decision to invest in new technology to stay competitive.
  5. His demeanor was calm and calculated, even in the face of adversity.
  6. The chess grandmaster made a series of calculated moves to corner his opponent.
  7. The spy's every move was calculated to avoid detection by enemy agents.
  8. The CEO's decision to expand into international markets was a calculated risk.
  9. Her words were calculated to soothe tensions and restore harmony within the team.
  10. The criminal's alibi was a carefully calculated fabrication designed to mislead investigators.

FAQs About the word calculated

carefully thought out in advanceWorked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; a

considered, deliberate, reasoned, measured, thoughtful, advised, knowing, intended, planned, studied

uncalculated, random, random, chance, unstudied, chance, casual, unadvised, casual, unconsidered

His actions seemed calculated to provoke a reaction from his peers.

The politician's speech was carefully calculated to appeal to undecided voters.

She gave him a calculated smile, knowing exactly how to manipulate the situation.

The company made a calculated decision to invest in new technology to stay competitive.