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Definition & Meaning of "calculating"in English

calculating
01

(of a person) using clever planning and strategies to achieve their goals 

Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most calculating
Comparative
more calculating
gradable
domain
behavior, personality, strategy
Examples
His calculating nature made him a successful business strategist. 
02

carefully planning actions to benefit oneself, often at the expense of others 

Disapproving
Examples
She gave him a calculating smile before proposing the unfair deal. 

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