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calculating Definition

cal·cu·lat·ing (-lāt′iŋ)

adjective

  1. shrewd or cunning, esp. in a selfish way; scheming
  2. performing calculations

calculating Synonyms

calculating

modif.

calculating Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • top: Top Calculating and paying NICs The employer pays to HMRC each month, Class 1 NICs due on 1/12 of the best estimate.

Modifies a noun

  • backpay: See Calculating backpay for details of how to calculate lost pension rights.
  • cost: Under-funding can cause a breakdown in the support arrangements with the consequential need for expensive emergency cover. i. Calculating Costs.
  • machine: His name's Berridge -- but I often call him Babbage; because he's so exactly like a Calculating Machine.
  • charge: The lowdown Calculating ferry charges are a minefield and I find their brochures confusing when you are trying to compare prices.