calculating
[/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/]
adjective, verb (present participle)
calculista, calculador, maquinador
1. (adjective) Done with deliberate and careful planning, especially in a scheming or manipulative way
She gave him a calculating look that made him uncomfortable.
Ela lançou um olhar calculista que o deixou desconfortável.
2. (adjective) Showing careful thought and strategy; deliberate and measured
His calculating approach to business earned him millions.
Sua abordagem calculada nos negócios lhe rendeu milhões.
3. (verb) The act of determining an amount or value by mathematical means
She is calculating the total cost of the project.
Ela está calculando o custo total do projeto.
4. (verb) To plan or scheme something in a cunning or manipulative manner
He was calculating his next move very carefully.
Ele estava planejando seu próximo movimento com muito cuidado.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'calculista' carries a slightly negative connotation implying cunning or manipulation, often used to describe someone who thinks strategically but perhaps self-servingly. In American English, 'calculating' can be neutral when describing mathematical work, but becomes negative when describing a person's character. The word is frequently used in business and personal relationship contexts to describe someone whose actions are deliberate and potentially deceptive.
NYC Slang
scheming, playing chess, cooking something up
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