calculated
adjective
cal·cu·lat·ed
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 
2
a
: worked out by mathematical calculation
b
: engaged in, undertaken, or displayed after reckoning or estimating the statistical probability of success or failure
a calculated risk
3
a
: planned or contrived to accomplish a purpose
b
: deliberate, intended
a calculated attempt to deceive voters
calculatedly
adverb
calculatedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of calculated in a Sentence
took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise
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This number is weighed against a calculated royalty floor.
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Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
In reality, building a successful company requires time and effort, making tough decisions, taking calculated risks and embracing failure as a natural part of the learning curve.
—Ryan Niddel, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
In reality, building a successful company requires time and effort, making tough decisions, taking calculated risks and embracing failure as a natural part of the learning curve.
—Ryan Niddel, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for calculated
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“Calculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculated. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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