calculator

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtər/
noun
  1. A small electronic device used for doing mathematical calculations.
    • He pulled out his calculator to figure out the tip at the restaurant.
    • She used a calculator to add up the grocery bill.
    • My teacher said we can use a calculator during the math test.
  2. A person or thing that calculates, especially someone who works with numbers or makes careful plans.
    • The old man was a shrewd calculator of risks and rewards.
    • As a political calculator, she always thought several steps ahead.
    • The accountant was a fast and accurate calculator of taxes.
  3. A set of tables or a software program used for performing calculations.
    • I downloaded a calorie calculator to track my daily food intake.
    • The online mortgage calculator helped them estimate their monthly payments.
    • The website has a handy tip calculator for splitting bills.
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