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Vocabulary Entry
calculating
|verb • adjective
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verb
To determine something mathematically, especially by using arithmetic or other formal methods.
Example Sentences
"She is calculating the total cost of the groceries."
"The engineer is calculating the load capacity of the bridge."
"He spent the afternoon calculating his profits for the year."
A
adjective
Characterized by careful and deliberate planning or arithmetic; capable of making careful evaluations.
Example Sentences
"Her calculating nature made her a successful negotiator."
"He devised a calculating strategy for the investment."
"The scientist took a calculating approach to the experiment."