1. Support or endorsement that is deliberately planned and strategic, often given with specific goals or conditions in mind
The politician received calculated backing from wealthy donors who expected favorable policies in return.
O político recebeu apoio calculado de doadores ricos que esperavam políticas favoráveis em troca.
2. In construction/engineering, a backing layer or support structure that is precisely designed and measured for specific load requirements
The wall required calculated backing to ensure structural integrity under pressure.
A parede exigia apoio calculado para garantir a integridade estrutural sob pressão.