calculating
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having the ability to calculate.
Adjective
Examples
an early calculating device
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
Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
Adjective
Examples
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."
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 “calculating” mean?
Having the ability to calculate.
Is “calculating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.