calculated
[ kal-kyuh-ley-tid ]
/ ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪd /
adjective
arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.
carefully thought out or planned: a calculated effort.
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Definition for calculated (2 of 2)
calculate
[ kal-kyuh-leyt ]
/ ˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing.
to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light.
to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
Chiefly Northern U.S.
- to think; guess.
- to intend; plan.
verb (used without object), cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing.
to make a computation or form an estimate.
to count or rely (usually followed by on or upon): They calculated on good weather.
Origin of calculate
OTHER WORDS FROM calculate
pre·cal·cu·late, verb (used with object), pre·cal·cu·lat·ed, pre·cal·cu·lat·ing.Example sentences from the Web for calculated
British Dictionary definitions for calculated (1 of 2)
calculated
/ (ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd) /
adjective (usually prenominal)
undertaken after considering the likelihood of success or failure
a calculated risk
deliberately planned; premeditated
a calculated insult
British Dictionary definitions for calculated (2 of 2)
calculate
/ (ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
to solve (one or more problems) by a mathematical procedure; compute
(tr; may take a clause as object)
to determine beforehand by judgment, reasoning, etc; estimate
(tr; usually passive)
to design specifically; aim
the car was calculated to appeal to women
(intr; foll by on or upon)
to depend; rely
(tr; may take a clause as object) US dialect
- to suppose; think
- to intend (to do something)
Derived forms of calculate
calculative (ˈkælkjʊlətɪv), adjectiveWord Origin for calculate
C16: from Late Latin
calculāre, from
calculus pebble used as a counter; see
calculus