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

These could include calculators, weather apps, airline booking systems or even other AI models. —Vall Herard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

One snuffbox had been a present for George V on his 55th birthday in 1920 while the other featured 3,000 diamonds and was bought by Queen Mary in 1932 for £1,000, the equivalent in modern money of around $75,000 according to the Bank of England's inflation calculator. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

While the Guild website has details on its home loan products, various mortgage calculators and an informative blog, mortgage rates are not disclosed online. —Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024

For context, a one-way plane trip from Chicago to New York can release more than 314 pounds of carbon dioxide, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization carbon emissions calculator. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 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