calculated
/ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.
Adjective
Examples
The calculated total appeared to be wrong.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Carefully thought out or planned.
Adjective
Examples
a calculated campaign of disinformation
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “calculated” mean?
Arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.
Is “calculated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.