calculated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
carefully planned to achieve a specific result.
deliberately planned or intended to produce a particular effect; often used to describe risks or insults.
Simple“The company took a calculated risk when they launched the expensive new phone.”
In context“The politician's silence was a calculated move designed to let the controversy fade before he made a public statement.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
done in a cold way without showing any feelings.
characterised by cold, unemotional, and purely analytical thinking, often with a selfish or cruel motive.
Simple“He gave a calculated answer that didn't reveal his true feelings.”
In context“The antagonist's actions were not born of passion, but were the calculated steps of a man who viewed people as mere tools for his advancement.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
found or decided by using mathematics.
ascertained or determined through mathematical processes or logical computation.
Simple“The calculated distance to the moon is very precise.”
In context“Once the engineers had verified the calculated load-bearing capacity of the bridge, they approved the final construction phase.”