calculating

cal·cu·lat·ing

C0030100 (kăl′kyə-lā′tĭng)adj.1. Capable of performing calculations: a calculating machine.2. a. Shrewd; crafty: the calculating defense of an experienced attorney.b. Coldly scheming or conniving.

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cal′cu·lat′ing·ly adv.

calculating

(ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ) adj1. selfishly scheming2. shrewd; cautious ˈcalcuˌlatingly adv

cal•cu•lat•ing

(ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪŋ)

adj. 1. capable of performing arithmetic calculations. 2. shrewd or cautious. 3. selfishly scheming. [1800–10]

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1.

calculating - used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"calculative, scheming, shrewd, connivinghard - dispassionate; "took a hard look"; "a hard bargainer";

calculating

adjective scheming, designing, sharp, shrewd, cunning, contriving, sly, canny, devious, manipulative, crafty, Machiavellian He is a cool, calculating and clever criminal.
open, direct, frank, blunt, sincere, outspoken, honest, downright, guileless, undesigning

calculating

adjectiveColdly planning to achieve selfish aims:designing, scheming.

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