calculator

noun
UK: /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/
US: /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/

  1. A small electronic device used to do math.

    1. I used a calculator to solve the math problem.
    2. The student needed a calculator for the advanced physics equations.

  2. A person who calculates, especially one who operates calculating machines or computers.

    1. She's a human calculator, able to perform complex sums in her head.
    2. In the past, a 'calculator' was a job title for someone good at math before computers.

Synonyms

adding machine computer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "calculator" in English means: A small electronic device used to do math., A person who calculates, especially one who operates calculating machines or computers..

The phonetic transcription of "calculator" is /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/ in British English and /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "calculator": adding machine, computer.

Example usage of "calculator": "I used a calculator to solve the math problem.". More examples on the page.