calculated
adjective
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Definition of calculated
2a : 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
3a : planned or contrived to accomplish a purpose
b : deliberate, intended a calculated attempt to deceive voters
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Synonyms & Antonyms for calculated
Synonyms
advised, considered, deliberate, knowing, measured, reasoned, studied, thought-out, thoughtful, weighed
Antonyms
casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
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Examples of calculated in a Sentence
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While other multinational companies pulled out of Syria, Lafarge made a calculated decision to stay. — New York Times, "French Cement Giant Lafarge Indicted on Terror Financing Charge in Syria," 28 June 2018 Rather than pin-straight or blunt and sleek, the designer's brunette was run through with easy, rumpled waves that struck a calculated balance between beach-y and bedhead, the texture just glossy enough to catch the light. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Victoria Beckham (Finally!) Lets Her Hair Down for Summer," 11 June 2018 His rap is smooth and calculated, something that likely came from a bit more forethought and revision than a rap off the top of his head. — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, "Drake Isn’t Finished With Pusha T Yet — Or Kanye West & Beyoncé — In A New Freestyle," 8 July 2018 The race is handicapped in an unusually calculated attempt to get the top runners in every age group to the finish line at the same time. — John Branch, New York Times, "Dipsea: A Trail Race Where ‘You’re Either the Hunter or the Hunted’," 13 June 2018 Apparently their calculated risk was ill-calculated. * * * As Joanna was traveling towards Avignon, the Black Death was doing the same. — Anne Thériault, Longreads, "Queens of Infamy: Joanna of Naples," 3 July 2018 The move is a calculated political risk for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has embraced the Paris environmental accord and the need for Canada to fight climate change. — Alan Freeman, Washington Post, "Canadian government to buy troubled Trans Mountain pipeline," 29 May 2018 So now that Kanye is being publicly shamed for not being involved makes no sense and, at this exact time, just seems very calculated. — refinery29.com, "After Kim K.'s Second Twitter Rant About Donda's House, We Have Questions," 28 May 2018 In the series, another mystery of unraveling the twisted dynamics between Adams’ Preaker, mother Adora (Patricia Clarkson) and sister Amma (Eliza Scanlen) proves to be more sinister and calculated than many may have presumed. — Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Sharp Objects' Premiere: Stars Talk Honoring the Silently Wounded, Embracing Female Empowerment," 27 June 2018These 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.
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calculated
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of calculated
: carefully planned for a particular and often improper purpose
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