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calculating

cal·cu·lat·ing [ kálkyə làyting ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. scheming: determined to gain the greatest personal advantage

2. showing somebody's scheming nature: showing that somebody is determined to gain the greatest personal advantage

3. planning carefully: making careful assessments before acting
a calculating candidate who carefully preplanned all statements to the media


cal·cu·lat·ing·ly adverb
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