calculated

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

Synonyms

• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• measured

Examples of calculated in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Others may receive information and make calculated risks based on circumstances or motivated reasoning. —Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 3 July 2025

But more than simply an overreach from the federal government, the deployment of guard members in Democrats’ eyes is a calculated move by Trump to bait the party in a state Republicans have long targeted over its liberal politics. —Julia Mueller, The Hill, 10 June 2025

Normally, Miss Manners is not so calculated about her entertaining (although overnight guests do require more explicit planning), but Nora is a feisty one. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for calculated

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