as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise
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as in computed
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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as in estimated
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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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intended
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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as in relied
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculated
Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Some critics have dismissed the move as a calculated ploy to secure African-American votes amid concerns that up to one in four Black men under the age of 50 might support former President Donald Trump.
—Ben Zdencanovic, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Bespoke calculated that a $1,000 investment in Netflix stock 20 year ago would be worth more than $550,000 today.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Zac feels young, like there’s something innocent about him, that doesn’t feel so calculated.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Some critics have dismissed the move as a calculated ploy to secure African-American votes amid concerns that up to one in four Black men under the age of 50 might support former President Donald Trump.
—Ben Zdencanovic, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The outlet then calculated that, if revenue share was taken to be an average per user, 2 million Americans are creators on the platform.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Bespoke calculated that a $1,000 investment in Netflix stock 20 year ago would be worth more than $550,000 today.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculated
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There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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The early part of Wang’s new movie mirrors the intimacy on display in Apolonia, Apolonia, Lea Glob’s considered portrait of an artist.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Studies over recent years have estimated the annual trade in the drug to be worth billions of dollars.Tim Lister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The group estimated that about 260,000 packages were stolen each day last year.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Minister Paulo Pimenta, from the Secretariat of Communication, said that the procedure took place as planned, as reported by Brazilian news site JOTA.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the travel industry, 2024 was the year when live tourism exploded as an irrepressible economy mover, as millions of travelers planned trips around music concerts, sports events and natural phenomena like solar eclipses and meteor showers.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On film, in fashion and music, and in other forms of entertainment, the representation of Western culture continues to, pun intended, stampede into mainstream media.Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brands and retailers have long relied on search to increase their visibility and drive customer engagement.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia has also relied on its airbase at Hmeimim, in Syria’s Latakia province, as a hub for projecting power in the Middle East.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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This deliberate approach can ensure that your practice remains effective, accessible and dependable.Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with Variety, Screwvala explained how RSVP emerged from a deliberate pause after his UTV exit.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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With both Liv and Nia laid out, Tiffany Stratton pulled out her Money in the Bank briefcase and contemplated a cash-in.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The researchers measured fear activity in each person’s brain.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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