'Calculator' definitions:
Definition of 'calculator'
(from WordNet)
noun
An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) [syn: calculator, reckoner, figurer, estimator, computer]
noun
A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations [syn: calculator, calculating machine]
Definition of 'Calculator'
From: GCIDE
- Calculator \Cal"cu*la*tor\, n. [L.: cf. F. calculateur.] One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects. [1913 Webster]
- Ambition is no exact calculator. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'calculator'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abacist,
- abacus,
- accountant,
- accountant general,
- actuary,
- adding,
- adding machine,
- analog computer,
- arithmograph,
- arithmometer,
- auditor,
- bank accountant,
- bank examiner,
- bookkeeper,
- CA,
- calculating machine,
- cash register,
- certified public accountant,
- chartered accountant,
- clerk,
- Comptometer,
- comptroller,
- computation,
- computer,
- controller,
- cost accountant,
- cost keeper,
- counter,
- CPA,
- difference engine,
- digital computer,
- electronic computer,
- estimator,
- figurer,
- intriguer,
- journalizer,
- listing machine,
- machinator,
- maneuverer,
- manipulator,
- pari-mutuel machine,
- quipu,
- reckoner,
- recorder,
- registrar,
- rule,
- schemer,
- slide rule,
- sliding scale,
- statistician,
- strategist,
- suan pan,
- tabulator,
- tactician,
- wire-puller