calculated

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adjective

cal·​cu·​lat·​ed ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 

1

: apt, likely

2

a

: worked out by mathematical calculation

b

: engaged in, undertaken, or displayed after reckoning or estimating the statistical probability of success or failure

a calculated risk

3

a

: planned or contrived to accomplish a purpose

b

: deliberate, intended

a calculated attempt to deceive voters

calculatedly adverb

calculatedness noun

calculated

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past tense and past participle of calculate

Synonyms of calculated

Adjective

• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• measured

Examples of calculated in a Sentence

Adjective

took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Those lucky enough to make it aboard became a test audience for two brand comebacks, each fiercely looking to win over a younger generation before betting on a much bigger, more calculated swing. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Despite his lifelong fandom, fans still see Stearns as a cold-hearted, calculated executive who enjoys sending their favorite players packing. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

The building’s destruction was then seen as a calculated display of anger to pressure Seoul over deadlocked nuclear negotiations with Washington. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

The sequel has none of the joy of the original, only the calculated machinations of studio executives and actors who won’t let their characters grow. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

Adjective

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for calculated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated