Calculated
/ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsDone with careful planning and intention; deliberate.
/ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/
Deliberately planned or devised.
His move was a calculated attempt to gain an advantage.
💡 Simply: Done on purpose, not by accident.
More Examples
She delivered a calculated insult, designed to wound.
How It's Used
"The CEO made a calculated risk, investing heavily in a new market."
"The crime was calculated and cold-blooded."
To compute or ascertain by mathematical means.
/ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/
To determine mathematically.
Please calculate the total cost.
💡 Simply: To figure out using math.
More Examples
The software calculates the best route.
How It's Used
"We need to calculate the area of the circle."
"The accountant calculated the company's profits."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *calculat, from Latin *calculatus, past participle of calculare "to reckon, compute," from calculus "small stone, pebble," used in ancient times for counting.
The word has maintained its core meaning of mathematical computation throughout history, with the adjectival use evolving alongside the development of strategic thinking.
Memory tip
Think of a calculator – precise and intentional.
Word Origin
"to use small stones (calculus) for counting"