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

Graham Merwin Ramping to 300mm While TI is well known for its graphing calculators, the company is also responsible for helping revolutionize the electronics industry. —Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025

On average, the trip could cost between $50 and $60 in gas for a small SUV, according to a fuel calculator. —Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2025

At the time of writing, DOGE’s savings calculator claims to have axed $202 billion from the government’s bottom line. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025

Per the heart age calculator, her predicted heart age is 60. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for calculator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

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