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calculating

UK
/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

calculatingadjective
more calculating
Comp.
most calculating
Super.
UK
/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
calculateurSe dit d’une personne froide, intéressée et pleine de calcul.
Her calculating nature made her a formidable opponent in the business world.
Sa nature calculatrice faisait d’elle une adversaire redoutable dans le monde des affaires.
calculatriceSe dit d’une personne froide, intéressée et pleine de calcul.
Her calculating nature made her a formidable opponent in the business world.
Sa nature calculatrice faisait d’elle une adversaire redoutable dans le monde des affaires.
calculateurSens technique, pour un appareil ou un dispositif.
The engineers demonstrated a calculating device capable of handling complex equations.
Les ingénieurs ont présenté un appareil calculateur capable de traiter des équations complexes.
Synonyms
cunning
sly
shrewd
scheming
manipulative
strategic
astute
Antonyms
naive
imprudent
unthinking
calculatingnoun
UK
/ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or process of performing a calculation.
Careful calculating is crucial when designing aircraft components.
Un calcul soigneux est crucial lors de la conception de composants d’avion.
calculateverb

calculating

Gerund

calculated
Past Simple
calculated
Past Participle
calculating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪt/
US
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/
She can calculate the total cost of the groceries in her head.
Elle peut calculer le coût total des courses de tête.
estimerSens d’évaluer à partir d’informations disponibles.
He tried to calculate the risks before making the investment.
Il a essayé d’estimer les risques avant de faire l’investissement.
Additional translations
calculerSens soutenu : préméditer ou prévoir un effet.
penserEmploi dialectal, surtout américain, au sens de « supposer » ou « croire ».
Synonyms
compute
reckon
estimate
evaluate
figure
determine
count
work out
calculategerund / present participle

calculating

Describes someone as shrewdly self-interested or capable of performing calculations.
calculateurSe dit d’une personne froide, stratège et intéressée.
She gave him a calculating look before agreeing to the deal.
Elle lui a lancé un regard calculateur avant d’accepter l’accord.
Additional translations
calculateurRare au sens de capable d’effectuer des calculs.

Definitions

calculatingadjective
Acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way to achieve one's ends.
Her calculating nature made her a formidable opponent in the business world.
Designed to perform mathematical calculations.
The engineers demonstrated a calculating device capable of handling complex equations.
calculatingnoun
The act or process of performing a calculation.
Careful calculating is crucial when designing aircraft components.
calculateverb
To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.
She can calculate the total cost of the groceries in her head.
To estimate or judge something based on available information.
He tried to calculate the risks before making the investment.
To plan or design something with a specific purpose or effect in mind.
The advertisement was calculated to attract a younger audience.
To suppose, believe, or think; to reckon (chiefly US, dialectal).
I calculate we'll reach the town before nightfall.
calculategerund / present participle
Shrewdly scheming and self-interested.
She gave him a calculating look before agreeing to the deal.
Able or inclined to perform mathematical calculations.
A highly calculating mind allowed him to solve complex equations quickly.
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