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calculating
[kal-kyuh-ley-ting]
adjective
capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations.
a calculating machine.
a wise and calculating lawyer.
selfishly scheming.
a cold and calculating dictator.
Synonyms:
calculating
/ ˈæʊˌɪɪŋ /
adjective
selfishly scheming
shrewd; cautious
Other 51Թ Forms
- calculatingly adverb
- noncalculating adjective
- uncalculating adjective
- uncalculatingly adverb
- ˈˌپԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of calculating1
Example Sentences
Using U.S. census data, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report this year calculating early and midcareer median wages for college graduates by major.
Leaping forward in time to depict contemporary worries and desires, “Materialists” attempts to capture the specifics of a cultural moment, calculating cost-benefit analysis against a perceived ticking clock while also often dodging abusive predators.
James Bond is too cold and calculating; Jason Bourne too complicated; Sherlock Holmes too British.
As the dust settles from Wednesday's drama, Ramaphosa will be watching and calculating.
Friday's debate comes as the government quietly made changes to its impact assessment on assisted dying, admitting errors in calculating how many people could take up the service if it becomes law.
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