calculated (Meaning)
calculated (s)
carefully thought out in advance
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.
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calculated Sentence Examples
- 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.
- His demeanor was calm and calculated, even in the face of adversity.
- The chess grandmaster made a series of calculated moves to corner his opponent.
- The spy's every move was calculated to avoid detection by enemy agents.
- The CEO's decision to expand into international markets was a calculated risk.
- Her words were calculated to soothe tensions and restore harmony within the team.
- 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, reasoned, deliberate, measured, knowing, thoughtful,weighed, informed, planned, advised
casual, unconsidered, random, unstudied, unadvised, random, casual, unconsidered, rushed, unadvised
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.
