calculating

English

calculating (comparative more calculating, superlative most calculating)

(especially of a robot) Which has the ability to calculate.
(especially of a person) Which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
- 2011 December 14, Steven Morris, “Devon woman jailed for 168 days for killing kitten in microwave”, in Guardian‎:
  Following the sentencing, Knutton said: "What sort of person does something so cold and calculating? I did not expect her to go to jail for it. I am just glad it is now all over."

which has the ability to calculate

which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner

calculating

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