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as in shrewd
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as in cunning
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as in figuring
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 estimating
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intending
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 relying
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculating
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The app will show Walmart products eligible for this sort of delivery, calculating weight and volume to ensure that your order isn't too big.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
This figure became the bedrock for calculating coordinates on the enigmatic world and mapping its surface.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Putin, ever the calculating strategist, sees opportunity in this development.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the simplest measures of market breadth, the cumulative advance-decline line, is created by calculating a running total of the daily data on advancers versus decliners.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Planning for an individual’s unique circumstances accurately plays a significant role when calculating retirement age.
—Ty Bernicke, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For some taxpayers, buying and selling transactions on different platforms and in multiple digital wallets may make calculating taxable gains difficult.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys.
—Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Verb
In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The app will show Walmart products eligible for this sort of delivery, calculating weight and volume to ensure that your order isn't too big.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
This figure became the bedrock for calculating coordinates on the enigmatic world and mapping its surface.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Putin, ever the calculating strategist, sees opportunity in this development.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the simplest measures of market breadth, the cumulative advance-decline line, is created by calculating a running total of the daily data on advancers versus decliners.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Planning for an individual’s unique circumstances accurately plays a significant role when calculating retirement age.
—Ty Bernicke, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For some taxpayers, buying and selling transactions on different platforms and in multiple digital wallets may make calculating taxable gains difficult.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculating
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The shrewd 2025 gnome hunter hit the Augusta grounds long before The Masters’ opening round on Thursday.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The moment was also a memorable part of TCU’s dramatic reversal in fortunes, catalyzed by donor investment, a shrewd hiring decision and an all-in approach to the transfer portal.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The mean girl, as we’ve been taught to recognize her, is cunning and charismatic.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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With time, cunning, and no irony, the Shuberts slew the Syndicate Goliath and built a monopolistic empire of their own that Justice Department lawyers would decades later force into an antitrust settlement.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
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Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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For new investors in their early 20s or 30s who have never experienced a market correction or for someone planning on retiring soon, experiencing a market correction can be very unsettling.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some companies are already planning to raise prices in response.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Women’s Christian Temperance Union group started in 1874 intending to end the consumption of alcohol in the United States.—
Elaine Shirley,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
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China is also targeting the moon, intending to land astronauts there by 2030.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles’ offense has condensed into relying more on James, Davis and Reaves, with no better example than against Atlanta.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Heightened by the absence of Klay Thompson’s floor-spacing, Curry has been facing kitchen-sink defenses and relying on role players to relieve the building pressure.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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The duo’s fingerprints were all over four great Argentina openings in a cagey game.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Adding to this is that major finals, famously cagey, tactical affairs in the 2010s, are being raced faster than before.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The actors' strike also posed the same problem for OD, Kojima's second game in development, powered by cloud computing technology from Microsoft's Xbox division.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The proliferation of mobile banking and the need for real-time transaction processing has pushed computing to the edge.—
Ramasankar Molleti,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Calculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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