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
For years, iPad users have had to download third-party calculator apps or access a web browser just to do math.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 23 Apr. 2024
Additional notable features include a light meter to analyze sunlight amounts, a pot meter to estimate volumes, and a water calculator to estimate how much hydration your new plants need.
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Beginners and experienced gardeners alike come together in this hub for information and inspiration.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
The Highlands home has been a royal haven since 1852, when it was officially purchased by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, for £32,000, which equates to £3.7 million today ($4.7 million), according to the Bank of England calculator.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, utilizing tools like the Federal Student Aid Estimator and individual college’s net price calculators can provide early insights into eligibility for federal financial assistance, guiding strategic financial planning for college.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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
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
For years, iPad users have had to download third-party calculator apps or access a web browser just to do math.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 23 Apr. 2024
Additional notable features include a light meter to analyze sunlight amounts, a pot meter to estimate volumes, and a water calculator to estimate how much hydration your new plants need.
GardenTags
Beginners and experienced gardeners alike come together in this hub for information and inspiration.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
The Highlands home has been a royal haven since 1852, when it was officially purchased by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, for £32,000, which equates to £3.7 million today ($4.7 million), according to the Bank of England calculator.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
For example, utilizing tools like the Federal Student Aid Estimator and individual college’s net price calculators can provide early insights into eligibility for federal financial assistance, guiding strategic financial planning for college.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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
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“Calculator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculator. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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