calculating
Americanadjective
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capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations.
a calculating machine.
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a wise and calculating lawyer.
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selfishly scheming.
a cold and calculating dictator.
- Synonyms:
- designing
adjective
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selfishly scheming
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shrewd; cautious
Other Word Forms
- calculatingly adverb
- noncalculating adjective
- uncalculating adjective
- uncalculatingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of calculating
First recorded in 1800–10; calculat(e) + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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It had been almost 20 years since the last team that won back-to-back championships, the 1968-69 Celtics, and yet there was the “calculating” Riley making his guarantee.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics of the current system say that calculating emissions based on an annual basis and using PPAs doesn’t provide a complete picture of a company’s energy use.
Homelessness in particular has been stark, with Shelter calculating 1 in 61 people in the city experiencing homelessness, higher than almost anywhere outside of London.
From BBC
If Zimbabwe were courageous in Cape Town that day, they were decidedly more composed and calculating in Colombo just under 18 and a half years later.
From BBC
Montalvo is hoping that there was an error made in calculating the credits and has appealed to the governor’s office for help.
From Los Angeles Times
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