Word Meaning

calculated definition and meaning

v. i. To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.
v. i. To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity.
v. i. To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people.
v. i. To plan; to expect; to think.
v. i. To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute.
p. p. & a. Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball.
p. p. & a. Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people.
p. p. & a. Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.

Crossword clues for calculated

- Reckon
- Reckon or compute
- Work out, computate
- Assessed
- Deliberately planned
- Did sums, aware of the consequences?
- Figured out
- Meant