calculated

adjective

cal·​cu·​lat·​ed ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce calculated (audio)
Synonyms of calculatednext
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

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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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His opposing counsel called the meandering show a calculated performance. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Apple's September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro is a calculated strategic move to outmaneuver Android competitors, including Samsung and Google. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 Tønnessen sees the state backing as a calculated effort by the military to project legitimacy. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for calculated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of calculated was in 1723

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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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