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
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Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 7 Mar. 2025
If the calculator exercise showed that your existing savings and contributions are on track, great!
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
In recent years, several media sectors have started using carbon calculators to track emissions, from production to placement.
—Srikanth Ramachandran, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Higher tiers like Shopify (starting at $105 per month) and Advanced Shopify (starting at $399 per month) add perks like additional staff accounts, international pricing, and automatic shipping rate calculators.
—PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Calculator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculator. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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calculator
noun
cal·cu·la·tor
ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt-ər
1
: one that calculates
2
: a usually small electronic device for making mathematical calculations
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