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 of calculated

• 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

And the Patrik Laine acquisition from the Columbus Blue Jackets — a calculated risk that has not panned out — came with a second-round pick the Canadiens just used to acquire Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings. —Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

Ian Terry won Big Brother season 14 at just 21 years old, becoming the show’s youngest champion after outmaneuvering veteran players with a quiet — but highly calculated — game. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

Jesse Plemons leans into unhinged intensity, while Emma Stone counters with calculated control. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026

My best money advice for 2026 Learning the basics of investing can empower the Penny Pincher to take calculated risks. —Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026

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