adj.
Pronunciation: - ˌ l ā -t ə d
Function: adjective
Date: 1722
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>
– cal · cu · lat · ed · ly adverb
– cal · cu · lat · ed · ness noun