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Meaning of calculated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

calculated

Pronunciation:/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

    Example: Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.

  2. To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.

  3. To plan; to expect; to think.

  4. To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

    Example: to calculate or cast one's nativity

adjective

Definitions

  1. Arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.

    Example: The calculated total appeared to be wrong.

  2. Carefully thought out or planned.

    Example: We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager.