Calculator

/ˈkælkyʊleɪtər/

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Definitions

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A portable electronic device used for performing arithmetic calculations.

/ˈkælkyʊleɪtər/

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A device used for calculation.

My calculator is solar-powered.

💡 Simply: A machine that helps you add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

More Examples

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I need a scientific calculator for this physics problem.

How It's Used

Mathematics

"She used a calculator to solve the complex equation."

Everyday Life

"I need a calculator to figure out the tip at the restaurant."

From Middle English *calculatour*, from Old French *calculateur*, from Latin *calculatōr*, agent noun from *calculāre* "to calculate".

Early calculators were mechanical devices, predating electronic versions.

Memory tip

Think 'calculate' - it's for calculating!

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to calculate"

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Common misspellings

calculaatorcalculatercalcuator

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