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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
cal·cu·la·tor       [kal-kyuh-ley-ter] Pronunciation Key
–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 opertion.
3.a person who operates such a machine.
4.a set of tables that facilitates calculation.

[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < L; see calculate, -tor]
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
cal·cu·la·tor       (kāl'kyə-lā'tər)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. One that calculates, as:
    1. An electronic or mechanical device for the performance of mathematical computations.
    2. A person who operates such a machine or otherwise makes calculations.
  2. A set of mathematical tables used to aid in calculating.

WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
calculator

noun
1. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) 
2. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations 

American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
calculator

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.


Jargon File - Cite This Source - Share This

calculator

[Cambridge] n. Syn. for bitty box.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Calculator

Cal"cu*la*tor\, n. [L.: cf. F. calculateur.] One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.

Ambition is no exact calculator. --Burke.

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