p. p. & a. 1. Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people; a calculated response. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited. [ 1913 Webster ]
The only danger that attends multiplicity of publication is, that some of them may be calculated to injure rather than benefit society. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
The minister, on the other hand, had never gone through an experience calculated to lead him beyond the scope of generally received laws. Hawthorne. [ 1913 Webster ]