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

Higher tiers like Shopify (starting at $105 per month) and Advanced Shopify (starting at $399 per month) add perks like additional staff accounts, international pricing, and automatic shipping rate calculators. —PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025

How much did living wages increase from 2025? Living wages for single people, couples and families increased across the board compared to February 2024, according to MIT living wage calculator data. —Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025

For example, a simple calculator app should not need access to your contacts, messages or location. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025

Punching a calculator suggests a formidable power-to-weight ratio of 15.75 kW/kg, or 9.6 hp/lb. —IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 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