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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.
CALCULATE definition: 1. to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, 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.
The meaning of CALCULATE is to determine by mathematical processes. How to use calculate in a sentence.
to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers: The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over $5 million. The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.
The adjective calculating originally meant simply "doing calculations," or in other words, doing math. It quickly took on a figurative meaning that's become its main definition, used for anyone who directs their intelligence and know-how toward ruthlessly getting the best of other people.
