calculated
UK: ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd | US: ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd
adj. 1. Done with full awareness of consequences; deliberate.
adj. 2. Mathematically computed or estimated.
vt. (past tense of calculate) 1. To determine by mathematical methods.
The word calculated derives from Latin calculatus, the past participle of calculare ("to reckon, compute"), which itself comes from calculus ("small stone used for counting"). The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle or adjective in English, implying an action completed or a state resulting from computation. The logic traces back to ancient counting practices using pebbles, evolving into abstract mathematical and strategic meanings.
Her smile was calculated to put others at ease.
The team made a calculated risk to invest in new technology.
The results were carefully calculated to ensure accuracy.
His response seemed too calculated to be genuine.
They calculated the distance between the two cities using GPS data.