calculator

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: cal=cu=la=tor

CIDE DICTIONARY

calculator, n. [L.: cf. F. calculateur.].

 One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.  [1913 Webster]
"Ambition is no exact calculator."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

calculator, n.
1 a device (esp. a small electronic one) used for making mathematical calculations.
2 a person or thing that calculates.
3 a set of tables used in calculation.

Etymology

ME f. L (as CALCULATE)

THESAURUS

calculator

CA, CPA, Comptometer, abacist, abacus, accountant, accountant general, actuary, adding, adding machine, analog computer, arithmograph, arithmometer, auditor, bank accountant, bank examiner, bookkeeper, calculating machine, cash register, certified public accountant, chartered accountant, clerk, comptroller, computation, computer, controller, cost accountant, cost keeper, counter, difference engine, digital computer, electronic computer, estimator, figurer, intriguer, journalizer, listing machine, machinator, maneuverer, manipulator, pari-mutuel machine, quipu, reckoner, recorder, registrar, rule, schemer, slide rule, sliding scale, statistician, strategist, suan pan, tabulator, tactician, wire-puller

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Numeration

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