calculating
verbadjectiveattested in dialogue
Having the ability to calculate.
verb
- 1
Also a form of calculatepresent participle and gerund of calculate
adjective
- 1
Having the ability to calculate.
an early calculating device
- 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