calculating

Etymology

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of calculate

adj

  1. (not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.
    an early calculating device
  2. (especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
    Following the sentencing, Knutton said: "What sort of person does something so cold and calculating? I did not expect her to go to jail for it. I am just glad it is now all over." December 14, 2011, Steven Morris, “Devon woman jailed for 168 days for killing kitten in microwave”, in Guardian

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