calculated

adjective

cal·​cu·​lat·​ed ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 

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

calculatedly adverb

calculatedness noun

Synonyms

• advised
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• measured
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

Examples of calculated in a Sentence

took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise

Recent Examples on the Web

Make Experimentation Part of Your Company Values Promote a mindset of experimentation and innovation that involves exploring new ideas, testing innovative solutions and embracing calculated risks, and then promote the establishment of cross-functional teams to tackle challenges collaboratively. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024

But her eyes — Browne’s whole performance, much like Taylor-Joy’s later, is all about the eyes — flicker with hot, calculated vengeance. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 15 May 2024

Wilmore and Williams are used to taking calculated risks. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 May 2024

This reinforces that Lock is taking a calculated gamble on having ample opportunities in Daboll’s offense this season. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1