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adjective

ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce calculated (audio)
Definition of calculatednext
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise

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calculated

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verb

past tense of calculate
1
as in computed
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing

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as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish

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3
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance calculated the best route to take to the coast

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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me

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as in relied
to place reliance or trust we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

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Recent Examples of calculated
Adjective
Why Tehran is betting on escalation Iran’s return to conflict is best read as a calculated gamble. — Sanam Vakil, Time, 16 July 2026 His opposing counsel called the meandering show a calculated performance. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Verb
The White House has not provided details on how compensation would be calculated or distributed. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 For example, a dividend must be calculated, withheld correctly and paid to the shareholder. — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for calculated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculated
  1. considered
  2. computed
  3. estimated
  4. planned
  5. intended
  6. relied
  7. deliberate
  8. figured
Adjective
  • Others had a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • The considered yes is not recklessness.
    — Annette Logan-Parker, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • The researchers computed the optimal launch angles and wing size.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
Definition of computed
Verb
  • In this case, less capacity for DRAM chips is translating into component shortages and sudden price increases with prices estimated to have roughly doubled in Q1 2026.
    — Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • This growing trend, influenced by the widespread adoption of GLP-1s and a black market estimated at $1-3 billion, reflects leaders' dual pursuit of agency and leverage.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of estimated
Verb
  • Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The pair had planned on getting engaged soon, Sarah Milgrim’s father, Robert Milgrim, previously told The Star.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of planned
Verb
  • The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of intended
Verb
  • Markets without a closing bell lack the anchor that net asset value calculations, margin requirements and index rebalancing have relied on for as long as those processes have existed.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • But because our core mechanic relied on visual alignment in a 3D space, art had to be involved in the design process, and designers had to weigh in on the visuals.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of relied
Adjective
  • My decision to pursue space infrastructure is a deliberate choice to help ensure that African women have a meaningful role in designing humanity’s next frontier.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of deliberate
Verb
  • Backup catcher Drew Millas was the first Nationals catcher in the majors to look to the dugout for suggestions, as the team figured its outspoken backstop would communicate what was (or wasn’t) working and have more time to focus on his offense.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The organizations that haven't figured that out yet are paying for it in client trust, in renewal conversations and in the compounding cost of retrofitting compliance into products that weren't designed to carry it.
    — Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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