Synonyms of calculated

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adjective

ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-təd 

as in considered

decided on as a result of careful thought

took a calculated risk and got in on the ground floor of the new enterprise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considered
• deliberate
• reasoned
• measured
• weighed
• studied
• advised
• planned
• careful
• thoughtful
• intended
• knowing
• informed
• thought-out
• designed
• premeditated
• projected
• intentional
• meticulous
• educated
• purposeful
• aforethought
• prepense
• prudent
• forethoughtful
• foresighted
• provident

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncalculated
• random
• casual
• unstudied
• unconsidered
• chance
• unadvised
• haphazard
• rushed
• hurried
• hasty
• sudden
• aimless
• desultory
• purposeless
• ill-advised
• automatic
• spontaneous
• abrupt
• hit-or-miss
• impetuous
• instinctive
• half-cocked
• impromptu
• extemporaneous

calculated

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verb

past tense of calculate

1

as in computed

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• computed
• figured
• measured
• estimated
• assessed
• evaluated
• added
• subtracted
• multiplied
• divided
• counted
• summed
• gauged
• reckoned
• worked out
• averaged
• deducted
• ciphered
• scaled
• calibrated
• allowed (for)
• recalculated
• figured in
• figured out
• totaled
• totalized
• added up
• tallied
• solved (for)
• appraised
• itemized
• rated
• valued
• numbered
• factored (in or into or out)
• recomputed
• refigured

2

as in estimated

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimated
• figured
• made
• guessed
• supposed
• gauged
• judged
• put
• reckoned
• placed
• called
• concluded
• understood
• conjectured
• deduced
• extrapolated
• reasoned
• inferred
• gathered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measured
• computed
• calibrated
• scaled
• worked out

3

as in planned

to work out the details of (something) in advance

calculated the best route to take to the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planned
• designed
• prepared
• plotted
• organized
• arranged
• devised
• charted
• projected
• outlined
• choreographed
• shaped
• budgeted
• mapped (out)
• drafted
• laid out
• blueprinted
• framed
• contemplated
• intended
• schemed (out)
• strategized (about)
• figured
• contrived
• sketched
• conspired
• intrigued
• aimed
• meant
• had on
• got up
• machinated
• concerted
• premeditated
• put up
• meditated

4

as in intended

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intended
• planned
• contemplated
• hoped
• meant
• proposed
• aimed
• looked
• designed
• went
• tried
• wished
• attempted
• considered
• allowed
• purported
• figured on
• aspired
• meditated
• purposed
• plotted
• dreamed
• accomplished
• achieved
• performed
• debated
• struggled
• executed
• effected
• endeavored
• pondered
• strove
• mulled (over)
• schemed

5

as in relied

to place reliance or trust

we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relied
• counted
• depended
• stood on
• leaned
• looked to
• reckoned
• called on
• figured on
• banked on
• committed
• trusted
• entrusted
• confided

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspected
• questioned
• distrusted
• mistrusted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calculated

Adjective

The sequel has none of the joy of the original, only the calculated machinations of studio executives and actors who won’t let their characters grow. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Strong companies give employees room to take calculated risks and learn quickly. — Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Minimum withdrawals are calculated by an account balance and age. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Knowing where and when to catch an occultation in your area is of course critical and can be calculated using free PC software found on the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) website. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026