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calculating

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cal·cu·lat·ing  (klky-ltng)
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.
calcu·lating·ly adv.
calculating [ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ]
adj
1. selfishly scheming
2. shrewd; cautious
calculatingly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.calculatingcalculating - used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
calculative, scheming, shrewd, conniving
hard - 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
Translations
calculating [ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ]
A. ADJ (= scheming) [person] → calculador
B. CPD calculating machine N → calculadora f, máquina f de calcular
calculating [ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ] adj → calculateur/trice
calculating
adj, calculatingly
adv → berechnend
calculating [ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ] adj (scheming) → calcolatore/trice
calculating [ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ] adj (scheming) → calcolatore/trice


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Nothing was wanting to enable him to enter upon the immediate execution of this plan, but the death of Mr Allworthy; in calculating which he had employed much of his own algebra, besides purchasing every book extant that treats of the value of lives, reversions, &c.
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As she went along she began calculating what she would do with the money she would get for the milk.
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The point was that in the lodge that was being built the carpenter had spoiled the staircase, fitting it together without calculating the space it was to fill, so that the steps were all sloping when it was put in place.
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