Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical, and sometimes devious manner
“At one extreme, imagine genetically engineered minds devoid of conscience or empathy and at the same time highly calculating and ruthless in the pursuit of their own desires.”
Using, exercising or showing caution
“It would not surprise me if attitudes toward romantic love have become similarly cautious and calculating, and perhaps also similarly ironic and detached.”
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
“My only consolation is the conviction that, long after I am dead and gone, future generations will be more wise and calculating.”
Expressing or involving deep thought
Inclined to promote only one's own profit or interests
Reluctant to proceed due to doubts or uncertainty
Signifying or carrying a special meaning
A rough estimate or calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
The (system for) recording and analyzing of financial transactions
Present participle for to compute an amount or value mathematically
“Thus, we can calculate how many atoms would cross the exobase fast enough to escape into space.”
Present participle for to estimate an amount or value
“What would you calculate as the probable cost of bringing it from Greenock to Glasgow, and then to Edinburgh by the Railway?”
Present participle for to (be able to) rely or trust on someone or something
“I would say that you can calculate on having their support as a certainty.”
Present participle for to plan or prepare for something (in advance)
“While there is no perfect formula to calculate how much party food and drink you'll need, there are some basic guidelines that usually ensure a successful party.”
Present participle for to intend or plan to do or achieve something
“I calculate to leave town tomorrow.”
Present participle for to predict or prophesy, especially a numerical amount or value
“The experts calculate that there will be more handshakes, more speeches, and more television entreaties than ever before.”
Present participle for to regard or consider in a specified way
Present participle for to acquire new information or skill
(computing) Present participle for to manipulate data or information with a computer or software
Present participle for to assess the importance, effect, or value of (something)
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