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calculating

verbadjectiveattested in dialogue

Having the ability to calculate.

verb

  1. 1

    Also a form of calculatepresent participle and gerund of calculate

adjective

  1. 1

    Having the ability to calculate.

    an early calculating device

  2. 2

    Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.

    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."

Forms

comparative
more calculating
superlative
most calculating
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