01 p. p. & a. Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calc…
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Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball.
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Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people; a calculated response.
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Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.“The only danger that attends multiplicity of publication is, that some of them may be calculated to injure rather than benefit society.” — Goldsmith.“The minister, on the other hand, had never gone through an experience calculated to lead him beyond the scope of generally received laws.” — Hawthorne.