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cal⋅cu⋅lat⋅ing

   [kal-kyuh-ley-ting]
–adjective
1. capable of or made for performing calculations, esp. arithmetical calculations: a calculating machine.
2. shrewd; cautious: a wise and calculating lawyer.
3. selfishly scheming: a cold and calculating dictator.
Origin:
1800–10; calculate + -ing 2

cal⋅cu⋅late

   [kal-kyuh-leyt]
verb, -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light.
2. to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
3. to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
4. Chiefly Northern U.S.
a. to think; guess.
b. to intend; plan.
–verb (used without object)
5. to make a computation or form an estimate.
6. to count or rely (usually fol. by on or upon): They calculated on good weather.
Origin:
1560–70; < LL calculātus reckoned (ptp. of calculāre), equiv. to calculus pebble (see calculus ) + -ātus -ate 1
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cal·cu·late     (kāl'kyə-lāt')  Pronunciation Key 
v.   cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing, cal·cu·lates

v.   tr.
  1. To ascertain by computation; reckon: calculating the area of a circle; calculated their probable time of arrival.
  2. To make an estimate of; evaluate: calculating the team's chances of winning.
  3. To make for a deliberate purpose; design: a sturdy car that is calculated to last for years; a choice that was calculated to please.
  4. also cal'late (kāl'āt', -lāt') Chiefly New England
    1. To suppose: "I cal'late she's a right smart cook" (Dialect Notes).
    2. To plan, intend, or count on.
v.   intr.
  1. To perform a mathematical process; figure: We must measure and calculate to determine how much paint will be needed.
  2. To predict consequences.
  3. Regional
    1. To suppose; guess.
    2. To count, depend, or rely on someone or something: We're calculating on your help.

[Late Latin calculāre, calculāt-, from Latin calculus, small stone used in reckoning, diminutive of calx, calc-, small stone for gaming; see calx.]
cal'cu·la'tive (-lā'tĭv, -lə-tĭv) adj.
Synonyms: These verbs refer to the use of mathematical methods to determine a result. Calculate, the most comprehensive, often implies a relatively high level of abstraction or procedural complexity: The astronomer calculated the planet's position.
Compute applies to possibly lengthy arithmetic operations: computing fees according to time spent.
Reckon, cipher, and figure suggest the use of simple arithmetic: reckoned the number of hours before her departure; had to be taught to read and to cipher; trying to figure my share of the bill.

cal·cu·lat·ing     (kāl'kyə-lā'tĭng)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Capable of performing calculations: a calculating machine.
    1. Shrewd; crafty: the calculating defense of an experienced attorney.
    2. Coldly scheming or conniving.
cal'cu·lat'ing·ly adv.
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calculating

adjective
used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community" 

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Calculating

Cal"cu*la`ting\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to mathematical calculations; performing or able to perform mathematical calculations.

2. Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition.

Calculating machine, a machine for the mechanical performance of mathematical operations, for the most part invented by Charles Babbage and G. and E. Scheutz. It computes logarithmic and other mathematical tables of a high degree of intricacy, imprinting the results on a leaden plate, from which a stereotype plate is then directly made.

Calculating

Cal"cu*la`ting\, n. The act or process of making mathematical computations or of estimating results.

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