calculator

English

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/, /kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.
  • (dated) A person who performs mathematical calculation
  • A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).
  • (obsolete) A set of mathematical tables.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English calkelatour derived from Latin calculātor suffix from English calculate.

Origin

English

calculate

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