Definitions for calculator
ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tərcal·cu·la·tor

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1. calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator, computernoun

   an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

2. calculator, calculating machinenoun

   a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations

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1. calculatornoun

   A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

2. calculatornoun

   A person who performs mathematical calculation

3. calculatornoun

   A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

4. calculatornoun

   A set of mathematical tables.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calculatornoun

   A computer; a reckoner.

   Etymology: from calculate.

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1. Calculator

   An electronic calculator is typically a portable electronic device used to perform calculations, ranging from basic arithmetic to complex mathematics. The first solid-state electronic calculator was created in the early 1960s. Pocket-sized devices became available in the 1970s, especially after the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor, was developed by Intel for the Japanese calculator company Busicom. They later became used commonly within the petroleum industry (oil and gas). Modern electronic calculators vary from cheap, give-away, credit-card-sized models to sturdy desktop models with built-in printers. They became popular in the mid-1970s as the incorporation of integrated circuits reduced their size and cost. By the end of that decade, prices had dropped to the point where a basic calculator was affordable to most and they became common in schools. Computer operating systems as far back as early Unix have included interactive calculator programs such as dc and hoc, and calculator functions are included in almost all personal digital assistant (PDA) type devices, the exceptions being a few dedicated address book and dictionary devices. In addition to general purpose calculators, there are those designed for specific markets. For example, there are scientific calculators which include trigonometric and statistical calculations. Some calculators even have the ability to do computer algebra. Graphing calculators can be used to graph functions defined on the real line, or higher-dimensional Euclidean space. As of 2016, basic calculators cost little, but scientific and graphing models tend to cost more. In 1986, calculators still represented an estimated 41% of the world's general-purpose hardware capacity to compute information. By 2007, this had diminished to less than 0.05%.

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1. calculator

   A calculator is a device or software application used to carry out mathematical computations or equations. This can range from simple calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to more complex operations involving scientific, statistical or financial calculations.

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1. Calculatornoun

   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

2. Etymology: [L.: cf. F. calculateur.]

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1. Calculator

   An electronic calculator is a small, portable, often inexpensive electronic device used to perform both basic and complex operations of arithmetic. The first solid state electronic calculator was created in the 1960s, building on the extensive history of tools such as the abacus, developed around 2000 BC; and the mechanical calculator, developed in the 17th century. It was developed in parallel with the analog computers of the day. Pocket sized devices became available in the 1970s, especially after the invention of the microprocessor developed by Intel for the Japanese calculator company Busicom. Modern electronic calculators vary from cheap, give-away, credit-card sized models to sturdy desktop models with built-in printers. They became popular in the mid-1970s as integrated circuits made their size and cost small. By the end of that decade, calculator prices had reduced to a point where a basic calculator was affordable to most and they became common in schools. Computer operating systems as far back as early Unix have included interactive calculator programs such as dc and hoc, and calculator functions are included in almost all PDA-type devices.

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1. calculator

   Syn. for bitty box.

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1. calculator

   The calculator symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the calculator symbol and its characteristic.

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'calculator' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3772

How to pronounce calculator?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of calculator in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of calculator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of calculator in a Sentence

1. Don Lloyd-Jones:

   We've seen a number of groups in which (the risk calculator) performs extremely well.

2. Mark Kantrowitz:

   Generally, the more questions asked by a net price calculator, the more accurate the results.

3. Bernie Ecclestone:

   They wanted the same sort of deal as Mercedes and some money. So we tried to work it out. We got a calculator and worked out what nine years would be, what we've done for them is not anything that we need to do, or had to, but we've done it to try and be helpful and keep Renault in Formula One. Our agreement is with Renault and not with Lotus.

4. H.W. Mann:

   Even a genius, without spiritual awareness, is still just a great calculator

5. Baba Faiz:

   Mathematics is not how fast you calculate, rather mathematics is how well you understand. Because a calculator can solve faster than anyone, but is unable to understand the difficult problems of differential calculus and integration.

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