calculated

• Descreve uma ação ou decisão que foi planejada ou pensada de forma intencional, muitas vezes com cuidadosa consideração das possíveis consequências; também pode indicar algo que é resultado de cálculo ou estimativa.

Describes an action or decision that is deliberately planned or intended, often with careful thought about the possible results.

1. Deliberate and plannedB2formal

   Done with full awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.

   Deliberado e planejado

   • His response was a calculated insult to provoke her.
   • The company made a calculated decision to enter the new market.
   • It was a calculated risk to invest all the money.

   Sinônimosconsciousconsidereddeliberateintentionalplannedpremeditatedpurposeful

   Antônimosaccidentalimpulsivespontaneousunintentionalunplannedunpremeditated

2. Measured or estimatedB1formal

   Determined by mathematical or logical calculation.

   Calculado

   • The calculated distance between the two cities is 500 kilometers.
   • The engineer provided a calculated estimate for the project cost.
   • The speed was calculated using the time and distance.

   Sinônimosdeterminedfiguredmeasured

   Antônimosapproximate

• Verbo usado para determinar ou estimar algo por meio de operações matemáticas ou raciocínio lógico.

A verb used to determine or estimate something mathematically or logically.

1. Compute mathematicallyA2formal

   To determine a number or amount using mathematical operations.

   Calcular

   • She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
   • The engineer calculated the load capacity of the bridge.
   • He calculated the distance between the two cities.

   Sinônimosadd upcomputecountdeterminefigurereckonsumtallytotalwork out

2. Estimate or predictB1formal

   To form an opinion or make a judgment about something based on available information.

   Estimar ou prever

   • They calculated that the project would take six months.
   • The analyst calculated the potential risks of the investment.
   • She calculated the best time to leave to avoid traffic.

   Sinônimosanticipateassessestimatefigureforecastgaugejudgepredictprojectreckon

   Antônimosguessmiscalculatemisjudge

3. Plan deliberatelyB2formal

   To plan or intend something, often with careful thought.

   Planejar deliberadamente

   • His remarks were calculated to provoke a reaction.
   • The strategy was calculated to maximize profits.
   • She calculated every move in the negotiation.

   Sinônimosaimcontrivedesigndeviseintendmeanplanpurpose