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Webster 1913 Edition
Calculated
Cal′cu-laˊted
,p.
p.
& Adj.
1.
Worked out by calculation;
as
; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; calculated
tables for computing interestas, the
. calculated
place of a planet; the calculated
velocity of a cannon ball2.
Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose;
as, to use arts
. calculated
to deceive the people; a calculated
response3.
Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.
The only danger that attends multiplicity of publication is, that some of them may be
calculated
to injure rather than benefit society. Goldsmith.
The minister, on the other hand, had never gone through an experience
. calculated
to lead him beyond the scope of generally received lawsHawthorne.
Webster 1828 Edition
Calculated
CALCULATED
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Definition 2024
calculated
calculated
English
Verb
calculated
- simple past tense and past participle of calculate
Adjective
calculated (comparative more calculated, superlative most calculated)
- Produced by calculation.
- The calculated total appeared to be wrong.
- Planned to serve one's interests in an analytical, unemotional manner.
- We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager.