calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor
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Definition of calculator
: 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
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Part of the influence of computers on chess is, naturally, that players play more like computers: the best ones have become incredible calculators. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, "Magnus Carlsen Was Defeated, But the Draw Remains Dominant in Chess," 30 Aug. 2019 Know the general cost of the ride — ask the hotel concierge or consult an online fare calculator — and confirm that the meter works. — Andrea Sachs, Twin Cities, "10 common travel scams — and how to avoid them," 10 Aug. 2019 As Compass Education Group points out, the offending question appeared near the very end of the marathon exam, in the final 55-minute math portion that allowed students to use calculators. — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, "The Complex SAT Math Problem Even the College Board Got Wrong," 6 Aug. 2019 Carbon calculators exist, but using them for travel is frustrating. — Cassie Werber, Quartz, "How much does your flight actually hurt the planet?," 30 July 2019 At Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico in the mid-1970s, Dr. Feigenbaum, using a programmable calculator, found what seemed at first a mathematical curiosity. — Kenneth Chang, New York Times, "Mitchell Feigenbaum, Physicist, Dies at 74; He Made Sense of Chaos," 18 July 2019 Andy Elisburg’s calculator must be smoking trying to find options. — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde5: For all the Westbrook talk, is Beal a better deal for Heat?," 11 July 2019 Next, use each college's net price calculator to see how much your family might pay. — Liz Weston, Dallas News, "Now is a good time to teach your teen about the cost of college," 10 July 2019 Enter the digits 7-1-0 into your phone’s calculator app, then turn it upside down. — Stepfanie Romine, azcentral, "Celebrating ‘710’? Learn more about what Sky Dispensaries has to offer," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calculator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for calculator
calculator
noun
English Language Learners Definition of calculator
: a small electronic device that is used for adding, subtracting, etc.
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calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor
| \ ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər
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Kids Definition of calculator
1
: a person who calculates
2
: a usually small electronic device for solving mathematical problems
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