Calculating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Calculating is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of calculate.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of calculate.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
- (especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
Example Sentences
an early calculating device
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."
Synonyms for calculating
Depending on context, synonyms include shrewd, hard, conniving, scheming, calculative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd, hard, calculus.
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