Word: calculated

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning in Chinese: 计算过的，预谋的

Pronunciation: /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

Synonyms: planned, intended, deliberate, premeditated

Confusable words: calculated vs. contingent

Definition:

Calculated means done with well-formed procedures, formulas, or rules that leads to the intended result; deliberately planned or chosen.

Example sentences:

  • It was a calculated risk to launch the new product in such a volatile market. (这是在如此动荡的市场推出新产品的预谋风险。)
  • Her success was not a coincidence, but a result of calculated efforts. (她的成功不是巧合，而是经过精心努力得到的成果。)
  • The fraud was a calculated attempt to deceive investors for personal gain. (这种欺诈是一种有意瞒骗投资者以谋取个人收益的行为。)