Calculating

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of calculate form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the ability to calculate. not-comparable

    "an early calculating device"

  2. 2
    Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner. especially

    "Following the sentencing, Knutton said: "What sort of person does something so cold and calculating? I did not expect her to go to jail for it. I am just glad it is now all over.""

Adjective
  1. 1
    acting with a specific goal wordnet

Synonyms

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artfulastutebyzantinecalculativecannycareful

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"Computers can be thought of as mere calculating machines."

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