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

The platform offers an AI calculator, AI essay writer and live tutors, according to its website, which was unavailable in the U.S. on Sunday. —Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025

Hirshberg said the upped mortgage payments might not perfectly align with the county's tax calculator because lenders factor in different variables. —Ryan Deto, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

Yet, as with calculators and mental arithmetic, reliance on AI risks weakening core cognitive abilities. —Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

There’s a widget filled with OnePlus apps that are mostly useful, including settings, weather, a calculator, and an audio recorder. —PCMAG, 13 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

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