English · Word Candidate

calculator

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: calculators

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Meaning · English

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; (now usually) an electronic one specifically.

Noun

electronic calculator; pocket calculator

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person who performs mathematical calculation.

Noun

During the war, his grandmother had worked at the Bletchley Park decoding station as a calculator.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “calculator” mean?

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; (now usually) an electronic one specifically.

Is “calculator” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.