Mechanical calculating device

cal·cu·la·tor (k

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1. One that calculates, as:

a. An electronic or mechanical device for the performance of mathematical computations.

b. A person who operates such a machine or otherwise makes calculations.

2. A set of mathematical tables used to aid in calculating.

calculator [ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtə]

1. (Mathematics) a device for performing mathematical calculations, esp an electronic device that can be held in the hand

2. a person or thing that calculates

3. (Mathematics) a set of tables used as an aid to calculations

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Noun	1.	calculator - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) estimator, figurer, reckoner, computer expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adder - a person who adds numbers number cruncher - someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations actuary, statistician - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) subtracter - a person who subtracts numbers
	2.	calculator - a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations calculating machine abacus - a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves adder - a machine that adds numbers adding machine, totaliser, totalizer - a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions tabulator, counter - a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens hand calculator, pocket calculator - a calculator small enough to hold in the hand or carry in a pocket machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks Napier's bones, Napier's rods - a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier quipu - calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records subtracter - a machine that subtracts numbers

Translations

calculator [ˈkælkjʊleɪtəʳ] N (= machine) → calculadora f

calculator [ˈkælkjʊleɪtə^r] n

(also pocket calculator) → calculatrice de poche f, calculette f

(on computer) → calculatrice f

(= formula) → formule f de calcul

calculator

(= machine) → Rechner m

(= person) → Kalkulator(in) m(f), → Rechnungsbeamte(r) m → /-beamtin f

(= table of figures) → Rechentabelle f

calculator [ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtəʳ] n → calcolatrice f

calculator → آلة حاسبة kalkulačka lommeregner Taschenrechner αριθμομηχανή calculadora laskin calculatrice računalac calcolatrice 計算機 계산기 rekenmachine kalkulator kalkulator calculadora калькулятор miniräknare เครื่องคิดเลข hesap makinesi máy tính 计算器

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