calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər 
: one that calculates: such as
a
: a usually electronic device for performing mathematical calculations
b
: a person who operates a calculator
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Student Debt Relief offers a calculator to help determine your discretionary income. 
Cora Lewis And Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Utilizng a student loan calculator to get a clear picture of how much is owed per month after graduating, or if out-of-pocket tuition payments are being, how that would affect your household. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 To upsize your wheels and still stay within the manufacturer’s recommendations, use a tire size calculator on tire retailers’ websites. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Following the races within the race often requires the use of a calculator (or, for those Tour traditionalists, a slide rule). Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 Using the same calculator gives a BMR of 6.8 PBJs (2,586 food calories). WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 Before digitalization, personal finance consisted of going to your bank branch, meeting your banker, using a calculator, making calculations and taking notes in order to manage your finances. Ankit Agarwal, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 That’s equal to burning 1,655 railcars of coal, using the same EPA calculator. Eric Niiler, Wired, 21 Mar. 2022 Now, the highest cost of a 15-minute call using Securus in Michigan is $14.77, plus any applicable taxes and fees, according to calculations using the company's rate calculator. Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 5 Feb. 2021 See More
Cora Lewis And Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Utilizng a student loan calculator to get a clear picture of how much is owed per month after graduating, or if out-of-pocket tuition payments are being, how that would affect your household. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 To upsize your wheels and still stay within the manufacturer’s recommendations, use a tire size calculator on tire retailers’ websites. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Following the races within the race often requires the use of a calculator (or, for those Tour traditionalists, a slide rule). Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 Using the same calculator gives a BMR of 6.8 PBJs (2,586 food calories). WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 Before digitalization, personal finance consisted of going to your bank branch, meeting your banker, using a calculator, making calculations and taking notes in order to manage your finances. Ankit Agarwal, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 That’s equal to burning 1,655 railcars of coal, using the same EPA calculator. Eric Niiler, Wired, 21 Mar. 2022 Now, the highest cost of a 15-minute call using Securus in Michigan is $14.77, plus any applicable taxes and fees, according to calculations using the company's rate calculator. Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 5 Feb. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing calculator
Kids Definition
calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər
1
: a person who calculates
2
: a usually small electronic device for solving mathematical problems