Definition
calculative
adjective
- characterized by or involving careful calculation or planning; deliberate and strategic in approach
- tending to calculate or compute; capable of or suited to mathematical calculation
Usage: technical or formal
Examples
- Her calculative approach to business decisions helped the company avoid costly mistakes.
- The chess player made a calculative move that set up a winning position three moves ahead.
- He was known for his calculative nature, always weighing pros and cons before acting.
- The calculative methods used in engineering require precision and attention to detail.
- She gave him a calculative look, as if assessing whether to trust him.
- Their calculative strategy involved careful timing and resource management.