calculating
adjective
cal·cu·lat·ing ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ 
1
: making calculations
calculating machine
2
: marked by prudent analysis or by shrewd consideration of self-interest : scheming
calculatingly
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ-lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys. 
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019 And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019 And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018 Word History
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
calculating
adjective
cal·cu·lat·ing ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ
: carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons
a calculating criminal
calculating 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in canny
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- canny
- shrewd
- deliberate
- cagey
- cagy
- foresighted
- slow
- thoughtful
- provident
- forethoughtful
- careful
- wary
- cautious
- considerate
- foresightful
- watchful
- vigilant
- circumspect
- chary
- observant
- guarded
- awake
- advertent
- attentive
- conservative
- hypercautious
- ultracautious
- ultracareful
- gingerly
- regardful
- heedful
- alert
- safe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- careless
- reckless
- regardless
- heedless
- unmindful
- impetuous
- unsafe
- negligent
- unguarded
- unwary
- venturesome
- brash
- bold
- thoughtless
- inattentive
- inconsiderate
- rash
- incautious
- lax
- remiss
- imprudent
- asleep
- inadvertent
- forgetful
- injudicious
- neglectful
- indiscreet
- unintentional
- unplanned
- absentminded
2
as in cunning
Synonyms & Similar Words
- cunning
- misleading
- tricky
- duplicitous
- deceptive
- crafty
- insidious
- sneaky
- deceitful
- subtle
- twisting
- underhanded
- dishonest
- indirect
- wandering
- devious
- meandering
- verbose
- underhand
- winding
- circular
- tortuous
- prolix
- rambling
- circumlocutory
- serpentine
- sinuous
- long-winded
- curvy
- circuitous
- roundabout
- crooked
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- direct
- straightforward
- straight
- honest
- open
- plain
- forthright
- candid
- frank
- unconcealed
- undisguised
calculating
2 of 2verb
1
as in figuring
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing Synonyms & Similar Words
- figuring
- computing
- estimating
- measuring
- assessing
- evaluating
- multiplying
- adding
- subtracting
- dividing
- ciphering
- counting
- gauging
- summing
- deducting
- reckoning
- averaging
- working out
- scaling
- totalizing
- tallying
- calibrating
- recalculating
- adding up
- appraising
- valuing
- totaling
- figuring out
- rating
- totalling
- itemizing
- figuring in
- recomputing
- numbering
- gaging
- refiguring
- solving (for)
- factoring (in or into or out)
- allowing (for)
2
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish Synonyms & Similar Words
- estimating
- figuring
- gauging
- guessing
- making
- supposing
- judging
- reckoning
- putting
- placing
- deducing
- extrapolating
- calling
- conjecturing
- understanding
- inferring
- gaging
- reasoning
- concluding
- gathering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- measuring
- scaling
- computing
- calibrating
- working out
3
as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance calculated the best route to take to the coast Synonyms & Similar Words
- planning
- preparing
- designing
- plotting
- organizing
- arranging
- devising
- charting
- budgeting
- projecting
- shaping
- outlining
- choreographing
- blueprinting
- drafting
- figuring
- framing
- contemplating
- mapping (out)
- laying out
- contriving
- strategizing (about)
- scheming (out)
- sketching
- conspiring
- intending
- intriguing
- aiming
- machinating
- concerting
- meaning
- premeditating
- getting up
- meditating
- having on
- putting up
4
as in intending
to have in mind as a purpose or goal I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me Synonyms & Similar Words
- planning
- intending
- contemplating
- looking
- trying
- hoping
- designing
- aiming
- meaning
- going
- proposing
- wishing
- considering
- meditating
- attempting
- plotting
- purposing
- aspiring
- purporting
- figuring on
- allowing
- debating
- pondering
- dreaming
- scheming
- executing
- effecting
- struggling
- striving
- achieving
- performing
- accomplishing
- endeavoring
- mulling (over)
5
as in relying
to place reliance or trust we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment Synonyms & Similar Words
- relying
- counting
- depending
- leaning
- standing on
- reckoning
- looking to
- banking on
- calling upon
- figuring on
- calling on
- confiding
- trusting
- entrusting
- committing
- intrusting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- questioning
- suspecting
- distrusting
- mistrusting