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
Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Significantly cheaper than Williams and Diaz, the 27-year-old is a calculated gamble for the Catalans.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The asteroid, which was first reported in December 2024 and is large enough to destroy an entire city, was initially calculated to have a 1% chance of hitting the Earth in the year 2032.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Players initially keep their cards secret, so every decision involves some amount of calculated risk.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Significantly cheaper than Williams and Diaz, the 27-year-old is a calculated gamble for the Catalans.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
The Village Board is expected to discuss potential changes to these fees, but as they are calculated today, the developer’s cost would be approximately $393,000 to the two school districts serving the area, and approximately $395,000 to the Glenview Park District, Brady said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The asteroid, which was first reported in December 2024 and is large enough to destroy an entire city, was initially calculated to have a 1% chance of hitting the Earth in the year 2032.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculated
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Shipping is estimated to begin in late April.—
Sarah Lord,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley analysts estimated this month that Microsoft will account for nearly 35% of spending in 2025 on Blackwell, Nvidia’s latest AI chip.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The litigation Jerry’s lawyer, Luke Widener, said the workers relied on management to warn them of dangers outside because the factory had few windows.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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This meant strikes often relied on outdated intelligence.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The ambiguity is deliberate, with Gudsen and Michelle shaped by their compromises, each capable of inflicting harm.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The animal, which measured about 5 feet long, was missing most of its skin, and its mouth was agape, revealing rows of white teeth.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The eels measured nearly 3 feet in length.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculated. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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