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- Dictionarycalculating/ˈkalkjʊleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way: "he was a coolly calculating, ruthless man"
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CALCULATING definition: 1. often controlling situations for your own advantage in a way that is slightly unpleasant and…. Learn more.
Calculating definition: capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations. See examples of CALCULATING used in a sentence.
The meaning of CALCULATING is making calculations. How to use calculating in a sentence.
to judge the amount or value of something by using information and esp. numbers: [ + question word ] We tried to calculate how fast he was moving when the car crashed. I calculated the total cost to be over $9000. [ + that clause ] Lieutenant Chilton calculated that six men had been lost.
1. a. : to determine by mathematical processes. calculate the rate of acceleration. b. : to reckon by exercise of practical judgment : estimate. calculate the likelihood of success. : to solve or probe the meaning of : figure out. trying to calculate his expression Hugh MacLennan. 2. : to design or adapt for a purpose.
1. capable of or made for performing calculations, esp. arithmetical calculations. a calculating machine. 2. shrewd; cautious. a wise and calculating lawyer. 3. selfishly scheming. a cold and calculating dictator.
Definition of calculating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
