Calculated

Calculated
Calculated Cal"cu*la`ted, p. p. & a. 1. 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. [1913 Webster]

2. Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people; a calculated response. [1913 Webster]

3. Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited. [1913 Webster]

The only danger that attends multiplicity of publication is, that some of them may be calculated to injure rather than benefit society. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]

The minister, on the other hand, had never gone through an experience calculated to lead him beyond the scope of generally received laws. --Hawthorne. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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