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calculating

American  
[kal-kyuh-ley-ting] / ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations.

    a calculating machine.

  2. shrewd; cautious.

    a wise and calculating lawyer.

  3. selfishly scheming.

    a cold and calculating dictator.
    Synonyms:
    designing
calculating British  
/ ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. selfishly scheming

  2. shrewd; cautious

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Other Word Forms

  • calculatingly adverb
  • noncalculating adjective
  • uncalculating adjective
  • uncalculatingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of calculating

First recorded in 1800–10; calculat(e) + -ing 2

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