calculated

adjective

cal·​cu·​lat·​ed ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 

1

: apt, likely

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

Synonyms

• advised
• considered
• deliberate
• knowing
• measured
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

Examples of calculated in a Sentence

took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise

Recent Examples on the Web

Too many organizations default to a strategy of extreme caution, doubling down on protecting their core operations while avoiding calculated risks on the periphery. —Bymargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

Police Mass Deportation Fears Stop Chicago Church Services California Introduces 38 New Laws for 2025 America's New Laws Coming Into Force in 2025 Gang Connections Authorities suspect that gang members targeted the victims in a calculated act of violence. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

While Klopp’s teams thrived in the transitional phases that these riskier passes could bring, Slot is instilling a more calculated approach. —Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

As per The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is currently eyeing Paapa Essiedu for the role of the calculated and cold character in their new Harry Potter series. —Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1