calculated

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd/ / /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

Arrived at or determined by mathematical calculation; ascertained mathematically.
“The calculated total appeared to be wrong.”
Carefully thought out or planned.
“a calculated campaign of disinformation”
“We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager.”
Calculating; unemotional and analytical.
“Zivin's (1982) findings bear this out, that as actors grow to adulthood they become increasingly calculated and less spontaneous about displaying nonverbals, and their displays correspondingly tend to be understood as more calculated and less spontaneous.”
“Being very calculated, he knew very well the arrival and departure hours, and respected them.”