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

• advised
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• measured
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

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

To those on the outside, the change appears sudden; those on the inside understand that transformation stems from a series of calculated steps. —Clint Boulton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

He's built an empire on quick decisions and calculated risks. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Such a landing would be both stunning visually, as well as a calculated risk to SpaceX's launch tower infrastructure, as the booster likely would be landing with a few spare tons of methane and liquid oxygen propellant in its tanks. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 July 2024

Encourage your team to think creatively, take calculated risks and contribute their unique perspectives to the company's growth. —Francis Dinha, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1