calculated
adjective
cal·cu·lat·ed
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 
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
Examples of calculated in a Sentence
took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
More than calculated maneuvering, something about Bieber’s latest posts seems more like a private affinity finally being made public.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
That included taking calculated risks—such as quitting her make-ends-meet career as a registered nurse and declining an early deal with Walmart.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Take calculated risks: Combat the perception of risk aversion by championing bold, innovative initiatives that push organizational boundaries.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for calculated
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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculated. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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