calculator

noun

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; sometimes, an electronic one specifically.

A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

(historical) A person who performs mathematical calculation.

(obsolete) A set of mathematical tables.

Roots

calxcalc- · Latin · limestone, small stone

Synonyms for calculator

reckonern estimatorn computern abacist computationn tabulatorn figurern quipun

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Where does calculator come from?

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