calculated
adjective
\
Definition of calculated
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms & Antonyms for calculated
Synonyms
advised, considered, deliberate, knowing, measured, reasoned, studied, thought-out, thoughtful, weighed
Antonyms
casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of calculated in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Taken optimistically, Carter’s latest move could be read as a calculated choice to bolster his (and Roc Nation’s) broadening repertoire of social-justice work. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "What Kind of Activist Does Jay-Z Want to Be?," 15 Aug. 2019 Outlined in previs, the calculated mayhem was a dance among stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam, special effects supervisor Sam Conway and visual effects. — Daron James, Los Angeles Times, "How visual effects created the fiery chaos in ‘Game of Thrones’," 8 Aug. 2019 The book is hollow and calculated, but carries a glittery, sinister appeal — The Bold Type by way of YOU, a dizzying New York fantasy that morphs into a nightmare. — David Canfield, EW.com, "The millennial scammer is alive and well in these fascinating new books," 24 July 2019 Whitehorn built a spreadsheet and a calculated timeline around coming out. — Halley Bondy, NBC News, ""I just had to suppress everything": What it's like to be transgender in a male-dominated field," 21 June 2019 The tragedy of all this is the calculated disregard of a tradition of Palmyrene achievements that really means something to the Arab world. — The New York Review of Books, "G.W. Bowersock," 18 Apr. 2019 Hull said at the time that schools need principals who are innovative, compassionate and unafraid to take calculated risks. — Dallas News, "Superintendent killed in motorcycle crash made Grand Prairie a destination district for students," 9 July 2019 Unfortunately, Brockhouse’s surrogates joined the candidate in his calculated push to make the media — rather than the content of the police reports — the issue. — Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, "Brockhouse diverted, deceived and blamed the messenger," 21 June 2019 But until that point, the Giants plan to make smart, calculated decisions in an effort to win as much as possible. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "2019 Giants not embracing ‘Nothing to lose’ mentality (at least so far)," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calculated.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for calculated
calculated
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of calculated
See the full definition for calculated in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on calculated
What made you want to look up calculated? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Summer 2019 Words of the Day Quiz
-
- Which is a synonym of desideratum?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Summer 2019 Words of the Day Quiz
The Word of the Day takes no vacation.
Take the quiz -
Obscure Shapes
Surprisingly specific words for shapes.
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
Dictionary Devil
The dictionary has been scrambled—can you put it back together?
Play the game
Share calculated
Resources for calculated