calculator

[kal-kyuh-ley-ter] / ˈkæl kyəˌleɪ tər /

NOUN

adding machine

Synonyms

STRONG

PDA computer

WEAK

number cruncher personal digital assistant

Example Sentences

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I gripped my TI-84 graphing calculator in outrage.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The Social Security Administration’s spousal-benefit calculator may help you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Value still works, but measuring it requires more than a pocket calculator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The BBC has created a calculator to see how your pay could be affected.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He took out his calculator and got to work.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt