cal·cu·la·tor

cal·cu·la·tor
/ˈkælkjəˌleıtɚ/ noun, pl -tors [count]
: a small electronic device that is used for adding, subtracting, etc.

a pocket calculator [=a calculator that can fit in a shirt pocket]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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