calculator

Meanings

Noun

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; sometimes, an electronic one specifically.
A person who performs mathematical calculation.
A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).
A set of mathematical tables.

Origin / Etymology

In the sense of a person, from Middle English calkelatour (“mathematician, astrologer”), borrowed from Latin calculātor, equivalent to calculate + -or. The other meanings arose in Modern English.

Synonyms

calculating machine, computer, estimator, figurer, ready reckoner, reckoner

Scrabble Score: 14

calculator is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
calculator is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
calculator is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

calculator is a valid Words With Friends word