present participle of calculate
"The mathematician was calculating the distance between the two stars using a new formula."
In plain English: To calculate means to figure out an answer by doing math.
"The clever fox was calculating how much food to store for winter."
acting with a specific goal
"the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
Having the ability to calculate.
"The calculator's advanced chip is calculating complex equations in a fraction of a second."
In plain English: Calculating describes someone who is very smart at figuring out how to get what they want, often by planning carefully ahead of time.
"The calculating boss carefully planned how to cut costs before announcing his new strategy."