What is the meaning of calculating?

Make a mathematical calculation or computation.
- synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure
Judge to be probable.
- synonyms: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
Keep an account of.
- synonyms: account, calculate
Predict in advance.
- synonyms: forecast, calculate
Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public.
- synonyms: calculate, aim, direct
Have faith or confidence in.
- usage: "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
- synonyms: count, bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon

Used of persons.
- usage: "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
- synonyms: calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd

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