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calculating



cal·cu·lat·ing [ ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ]



calculating   
adjective

Definition of calculating

1 : making calculations
//calculating machine
2 : marked by prudent analysis or by shrewd consideration of self-interest : scheming


Other Words from calculating
calculatingly \ ˈkal-​kyə-​ˌlā-​tiŋ-​lē \ adverb



First Known Use of calculating

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2



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present participle of calculate

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1 to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
  • the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing

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2 to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
  • I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish

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3 to work out the details of (something) in advance
  • calculated the best route to take to the coast

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4 to have in mind as a purpose or goal
  • I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me

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5 to place reliance or trust
  • we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

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calculating

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of calculating

: carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons

calculating

adjective
cal·​cu·​lat·​ing | \ ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ \

Kids Definition of calculating

: carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons
//a calculating criminal