Definition of "calculated" in English

verb

1. simple past and past participle of calculate

adjective

1. Arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.

   • The calculated total appeared to be wrong.

2. Carefully thought out or planned.

   • a calculated campaign of disinformation
   • We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager.
   • Tobacco companies develop carefully calculated media campaigns.

3. (of a person) Calculating; unemotional and analytical.