calculating

[ kal-kyuh-ley-ting ]
/ ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪŋ /
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adjective

capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations: a calculating machine.
shrewd; cautious: a wise and calculating lawyer.
selfishly scheming: a cold and calculating dictator.

Origin of calculating

First recorded in 1800–10; calculate + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM calculating

cal·cu·lat·ing·ly, adverb non·cal·cu·lat·ing, adjective un·cal·cu·lat·ing, adjective un·cal·cu·lat·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby calculating

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Definition for calculating (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.
  1. to think; guess.
  2. 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

1560–70; < Late Latin calculātus reckoned (past participle of calculāre), equivalent to calculus pebble (see calculus) + -ātus -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM calculate

pre·cal·cu·late, verb (used with object), pre·cal·cu·lat·ed, pre·cal·cu·lat·ing.

Words related to calculating

wily, shrewd, scheming, canny, devious, considerate, manipulative, guarded, designing, contriving, Machiavellian, artful, careful, cautious, chary, circumspect, crafty, cunning, discreet, gingerly

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British Dictionary definitions for calculating (1 of 2)

calculating
/ (ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ) /

adjective

selfishly scheming
shrewd; cautious

Derived forms of calculating

calculatingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for calculating (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
  1. to suppose; think
  2. to intend (to do something)

Derived forms of calculate

calculative (ˈkælkjʊlətɪv), adjective

Word Origin for calculate

C16: from Late Latin calculāre, from calculus pebble used as a counter; see calculus