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calculator

/kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/noun4 syllables

Calculator means: an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines).

Synonyms for calculator9

noun, as in an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

reckoner, figurer, estimator, computer

noun, as in a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic

calculating machine

also used for calculator

electronic calculator, schemer, plotter, manipulator

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What does calculator mean?2

noun

1

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

2

a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Calculator in a sentence

  • Every computer is a calculator, but not every calculator is a computer.rul
  • A businessman is working out some figures with a calculator.CM
  • The teacher lets students use a calculator on the exam.DJ_Saidez
  • You'll be able to use a calculator during the test.CK
  • Calculation is miles easier if you have a calculator.unknown
  • You'll be able to use a calculator while you're taking the test.CK
  • You'll be allowed to use a calculator while you're taking the test.CK
  • It is easy to add numbers using a calculator.Source_VOA

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Forms of calculator

as a noun

plural
calculators