CALCULATED


Meaning of CALCULATED in English

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

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