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calculator

[kal-kyuh-lay-ter] / ˈkæl kjəˌleɪ tər /


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"The kids are not learning their math facts because they're becoming calculator hooked," he proclaimed.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Take care of the big expenses as soon as possible and then don’t bother bringing out the calculator for smaller bills.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

By the time that person turns 65, they will have nearly $1.6 million in home equity and no monthly mortgage payment, according to a calculator developed by Zandi.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Murali Annavaram, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, likened AI to a calculator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

“Calculators. As long as you have a calculator, you’ll be OK. Trust me, math is not worth crying about.”

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

That would be "like saying you should be computing without using calculators", he told me.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

That’s not to say that you need to pay an adviser either for a plan or for ongoing management, but you do need access to some advanced financial calculators.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Kids shouldn’t be on their phones while doing their homework—though they might argue they need them for calculators and other look-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

There are online calculators that help people calculate their Coast FI numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

"Pocket calculators are not allowed in this school anyway."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl


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