calculator

[kal-kyuh-ley-ter]

noun

1. a person who calculates or computes.

2. Also called calculating machine. a small electronic or mechanical device that performs calculations, requiring manual action for each individual operation.

3. a person who operates such a machine.

4. a set of tables that facilitates calculation.

calculator

/ ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtə /

noun

1. a device for performing mathematical calculations, esp an electronic device that can be held in the hand

2. a person or thing that calculates

3. a set of tables used as an aid to calculations

calculator

1. An electronic device for performing automatic mathematical computations, usually controlled by a keyboard. Some are actually small computers, with limited memory, that allow the user to use simple programs.

Other Word Forms

• minicalculator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of calculator¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin; calculate, -tor

Example Sentences

You can find out how much child benefit you may be entitled to by using the government's child benefit calculator.

From BBC

That is roughly equivalent to the emissions from driving 55 million diesel cars for a year, according to a greenhouse gas emissions calculator by the US EPA.

From BBC

There is also a carbon calculator which can be used to compare emissions between different methods of transport.

From BBC

Her mileage may vary, of course, so it’s worth using a Social Security claiming calculator and consider getting advice from an objective source, such as a fee-only financial advisor.

From Los Angeles Times

"To understand the exact impact of upcoming tariff changes on individual bills, we recommend customers use our online tariff calculator," it said.

From BBC