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

In today’s dollars, the 2004 target would be worth about $4.9 billion now, according to a federal inflation calculator. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

If you are retired and your income comes from retirement plans, social security, and pensions, the IRS calculator won’t work. —Carolyn McClanahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Their prices start at $11.40, but there is no price calculator to quickly estimate the cost. —Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024

These same calculators will tell you how to zero your rifle to maximize that distance. —Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2024

Instead, to know how much of an increase the tax represents, voters would have to pull out their property tax bills and their calculators. —East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024

For exact prices, use the available baggage calculator on the Allegiant website. —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

Indianapolis crime:Suspect in Target theft had graphing calculators in his car. —Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Feb. 2024

Bove points to free online calculators to determine how to position your standing desk based on your height. —Claire Peltier, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

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