calculator

noun

cal·​cu·​la·​tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər 

: one that calculates: such as

a

: a usually electronic device for performing mathematical calculations

b

: a person who operates a calculator

Examples of calculator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not by much, but there’s enough inaccuracy for eclipse calculators to notice that something is going awry. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

The Fenix has a jet lag calculator, which helps set your expectations on when to visit the cafe for an afternoon espresso and other recommendations for combating jet lag. —Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024

Snap’s glasses can track a person’s hands, allowing users to pick up and assemble virtual Legos, swing a phantom golf club, draw with friends and punch numbers in a digital calculator. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024

According to multiple net worth calculators, Demi Lovato’s net worth is approximately $40 million. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English calkelatour "one who counts or computes, mathematician," borrowed from Latin calculātōr-, calculātor "teacher of arithmetic," from calculā- (attested in Late Latin as the stem of calculāre "to count, calculate") + -tōr-, -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing calculator

• pocket calculator

Kids Definition

calculator

noun

cal·​cu·​la·​tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt-ər 

1

: one that calculates

2

: a usually small electronic device for making mathematical calculations