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
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This is different than a living wage, which is much lower in the KC area, according to the MIT calculator.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
There is no official payout calculator from the lottery game itself.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
There is no official payout calculator from the lottery game itself.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for calculator
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“Calculator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculator. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt-ər
1
: one that calculates
2
: a usually small electronic device for making mathematical calculations
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