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Webster 1913 Edition

Calculating

Cal′cu-laˊting

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Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to mathematical calculations; performing or able to perform mathematical calculations.
2.
Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming;
as, a cool
calculating
disposition
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Calculating machine
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a machine for the mechanical performance of mathematical operations, for the most part invented by Charles Babbage and G. and E. Scheutz. It computes logarithmic and other mathematical tables of a high degree of intricacy, imprinting the results on a leaden plate, from which a stereotype plate is then directly made.

Cal′cu-laˊting

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Noun.
The act or process of making mathematical computations or of estimating results.

Webster 1828 Edition

Calculating

CALCULATING

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ppr.
Computing; reckoining; adapting by design; adjusting.

Definition 2024

calculating

calculating

English

Adjective

calculating ‎(comparative more calculating, superlative most calculating)

  1. (especially of a robot) Which has the ability to calculate.
  2. (especially of a person) Which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
    • 2011 December 14, Steven Morris, “Devon woman jailed for 168 days for killing kitten in microwave”, in Guardian:
      Following the sentencing, Knutton said: "What sort of person does something so cold and calculating? I did not expect her to go to jail for it. I am just glad it is now all over."

Translations

Verb

calculating

  1. present participle of calculate

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