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

Podcasts are also a calculated method of introducing lawmakers to everyday listeners. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025

More than calculated maneuvering, something about Bieber’s latest posts seems more like a private affinity finally being made public. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025

That included taking calculated risks—such as quitting her make-ends-meet career as a registered nurse and declining an early deal with Walmart. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025

Take calculated risks: Combat the perception of risk aversion by championing bold, innovative initiatives that push organizational boundaries. —Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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