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

Dillahunt will play modern cowboy William Macon, a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024

Bringing the show back now was a calculated decision, according to Davis. —Julia MacCary, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024

Likewise, China responded to Mr. Trump’s trade war by slapping tariffs on American goods, including soybeans and pork in a calculated drive to hurt his supporters in farm country. —Paul Wiseman, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024

The district attorney in Miller's case characterized Miller's actions as cold, calculated and especially heinous as the prosecution pursued the death penalty. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1