As a noun calculator
is a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.
As an adjective calculatory is
of or pertaining to calculation.
calculator
Noun
(
en noun)
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.
Synonyms
* (electronic device) electronic calculator, pocket calculator
* (mechanical device) adding machine
* (person who performs mathematical calculations) computer (dated)
* (person who schemes) plotter, schemer
* (mathematical tables) ready reckoner, tables
Derived terms
* electronic calculator
* pocket calculator
Related terms
* calculate
See also
* ready reckoner
* slide rule
* tables
* (
commonslite)
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