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calculating

[kal-kyuh-ley-ting] / ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tɪŋ /


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He watched, his contempt spilling over, calculating whether I was worth competing for.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 75,000 non-domestic properties have been revalued as part of a new list used in calculating business rates - an annual property tax that helps fund public services.

From BBC

The formula for calculating family maximums is somewhat complex, but the agency explains it in detail here if you want to dive into the specifics.

From MarketWatch

When she was cautious, it was interpreted as calculating rather than strategic.

From Salon

Kovrig described Chinese negotiators as "extremely adroit, calculating, and always looking for leverage".

From BBC