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
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took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise
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Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Leaders who create positive narratives, inspire confidence and stay calm during challenging times help create an environment where employees feel safe to take calculated risks.
—Kapil Jain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Guerin took a calculated risk in acquiring Hughes without any promises that the 2024 Norris Trophy winner would sign an extension.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
After her husband’s death, Richins published a children’s book about grief meant to help her sons cope with the loss, a detail prosecutors said underscored the calculated nature of the crime.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculated. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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