in·te·gra·tor ( n t-gr  t r)n. 1. One that integrates. 2. An instrument for mechanically calculating definite integrals. |
integrator [ˈɪntɪˌgreɪtə]
n
1. (Mathematics) a person or thing that integrates, esp a mechanical instrument that determines the value of a definite integral, as the area under a curve See also planimeter
2. (Mathematics) Computing
a. an arithmetic component with two input variables, x and y, whose output variable z is proportional to the integral of y with respect to x
b. an arithmetic component whose output variable is proportional to the integral of the input variable with respect to elapsed time
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| Noun | 1. |  integrator - a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figuremeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
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