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calculator - 6 dictionary results

cal⋅cu⋅la⋅tor

[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 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
cal·cu·la·tor   (kāl'kyə-lā'tər)   
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.

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.
Language Translation for : calculator
Spanish: calculadora,
German: der Rechner,
Japanese: 計算機

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.

calculator

[Cambridge] n. Syn. for bitty box.

calculator
bitty box

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