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calculating
adjective cal·cu·lat·ing \-ˌlā-tiŋ\
: carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons
Full Definition of CALCULATING
1
: making calculations <calculating machine>
2
: marked by prudent analysis or by shrewd consideration of self-interest : scheming
— cal·cu·lat·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of CALCULATING
1710
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adjective cal·cu·lat·ing \ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tiŋ\
Definition of CALCULATING for Kids
: carefully thinking about and planning actions for selfish or improper reasons <a calculating criminal>
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