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

• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• measured

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

The coaches winning on LinkedIn take calculated risks with their content. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

This transformation has been dependent upon us building trust, where employees feel valued for their expertise, are encouraged to take calculated risks, voice ideas and learn from failures as part of ongoing learning. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 11 Aug. 2025

His decision reflects a calculated move to preserve energy for a grueling end-of-year stretch that includes the BMW Championship, the Tour Championship, the Ryder Cup and international events in India and Australia. —Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025

As professional risk managers, insurers routinely allow investors to take on calculated risks, protecting individuals and businesses against financial losses. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of calculate

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for calculated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated