calculator
English Thesaurus
1. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | machine, |
definition | : | any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | abacus, |
definition | : | a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | adder, |
definition | : | a machine that adds numbers (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | counter, tabulator, |
definition | : | a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | napier's bones, napier's rods, |
definition | : | a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | quipu, |
definition | : | calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | subtracter, |
definition | : | a machine that subtracts numbers (noun.artifact) |
2. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) (noun.person)
hypernym | : | expert, |
definition | : | a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully (noun.person) |
hyponym | : | adder, |
definition | : | a person who adds numbers (noun.person) |
hyponym | : | number cruncher, |
definition | : | someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations (noun.person) |
hyponym | : | actuary, statistician, |
definition | : | someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) (noun.person) |
hyponym | : | subtracter, |
definition | : | a person who subtracts numbers (noun.person) |
3. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, |
definition | : | make a mathematical calculation or computation (verb.cognition) |
4. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) (noun.person)
5. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, |
definition | : | make a mathematical calculation or computation (verb.cognition) |
6. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) (noun.person)
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