Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. One that calculates, as:
- n. An electronic or mechanical device for the performance of mathematical computations.
- n. A person who operates such a machine or otherwise makes calculations.
- n. A set of mathematical tables used to aid in calculating.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who calculates, computes, or reckons.
- n. One who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.
- n. A calculating-machine.
- n. A form of orrery invented by Ferguson.
Wiktionary
- n. A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.
- n. dated A person who performs mathematical calculation
- n. A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).
- n. obsolete A set of mathematical tables.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.
WordNet 3.0
- n. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
- n. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
Etymologies
- calculate + -or (Wiktionary)
Examples
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“If you can remember where this mythical calculator is and how to turn it on, you're not drunk enough to need it.”
“You've accidentally entered a rate of 200% because the calculator is poorly coded.”
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“Same here Ilker, as soon as counting gets complicated, my calculator is out.”
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