Associations to the word «Calculating»

Wiktionary

CALCULATING, adjective. (especially of a robot) Which has the ability to calculate.
CALCULATING, adjective. (especially of a person) Which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
CALCULATING, verb. Present participle of calculate

Dictionary definition

CALCULATING, adjective. Used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community".

Wise words

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