Calculated

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.
She calculated the total expenses for the month to create a budget.
To plan or devise something by careful consideration or strategy.
He calculated his next move in the chess game to ensure victory.
To assess or evaluate a situation or outcome based on available information.
Before making a big purchase, she calculated the long-term benefits and costs.
adjective
Done with full awareness of the likely consequences; carefully planned or strategized.
Her calculated approach to investing helped her build a substantial portfolio.
Carefully thought out or planned with the intention to achieve a specific outcome.
The CEO made a calculated decision to expand the company into international markets.
Arrived at through mathematical evaluation.
The engineer presented a calculated estimate of the project's costs.

Etymology

From Latin 'calculatus', meaning 'to count' or 'to compute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calculated risk
A risk that is carefully considered in terms of potential outcomes.
calculated move
A decision made with careful thought about the consequences.
calculated approach
A method that is designed to achieve a specific outcome through careful planning.

Related Words

calculate
To determine mathematically.
calculation
The process of using mathematics to find an answer.

Slang Meanings

Smart move
That was a calculated play; you really thought it through!
Playing the long game
He's not just acting; he's making a calculated decision for future gains.