Calculator
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Calculator ( noun )
- A device that performs mathematical calculations, typically by pressing buttons and displaying the results on a screen.
- A person who performs mathematical calculations, especially one who works with numbers professionally.
Origin:
From latin calculator, meaning "accountant, reckoner".
Examples:
- I left my calculator at home, so I couldn't do the math homework.
- The calculator can perform basic arithmetic operations as well as more advanced mathematical functions.
- The calculator was an essential tool for the engineer.
- The accountant was a skilled calculator, able to work with large amounts of data.
- The calculator on my phone can also convert units and currencies.
(As a verb)
Calculator ( verb )
- A device that performs mathematical calculations, typically by pressing buttons and displaying the results on a screen.
- A person who performs mathematical calculations, especially one who works with numbers professionally.
Origin:
From latin calculator, meaning "accountant, reckoner".
Examples:
- I left my calculator at home, so I couldn't do the math homework.
- The calculator can perform basic arithmetic operations as well as more advanced mathematical functions.
- The calculator was an essential tool for the engineer.
- The accountant was a skilled calculator, able to work with large amounts of data.
- The calculator on my phone can also convert units and currencies.