Calculator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The mathematician was known for being a human calculator, able to solve complex equations in her head.
- As a child, he was fascinated by the way his grandfather, a skilled calculator, could add up columns of numbers with lightning speed.
- The company hired a calculator to review their financial records and identify any discrepancies.
- Her ability to think on her feet and calculate numbers quickly made her a valuable calculator in the high-pressure trading room.
- In his younger years, the elderly accountant had been a whiz calculator, able to operate an abacus with incredible speed and accuracy.