calculator
/ˈkælkjuleɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər/ (ame, mw)
calculator — noun
- calculatorsingular
- calculatorsplural
1. an electronic tool, small enough to hold in one hand, used for adding, subtracti
an electronic tool, small enough to hold in one hand, used for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers — it usually has a screen and a set of keys or a touch panel
During the maths test, Leila borrowed a calculator from the teacher.
collocation: borrow a calculator
Yusuf pressed the wrong button on his calculator and had to start the calculation again.
verb collocation: press a button on a calculator
A basic calculator can handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Noa checked the bill three times with a pocket calculator before paying.
- adding machine
an older mechanical device for adding numbers; rarely used today
用法筆記
Frequently used in school and office contexts. The most basic type is often called a pocket calculator or handheld calculator.
常見錯誤
2. a software programme or website feature that works out a specific number for you
a software programme or website feature that works out a specific number for you, such as how much tax you owe or how many calories you have eaten
The mortgage calculator on the bank's website showed how much Priya would pay each month.
collocation: mortgage calculator
Ravi used an online calorie calculator to plan his meals for the week.
collocation: calorie calculator
The tax calculator asked for income details and then showed the refund amount automatically.
Hana found a loan calculator that compared interest rates from different banks.
用法筆記
Typically preceded by a noun that describes what the tool calculates: mortgage calculator, calorie calculator, tax calculator, BMI calculator. This sense is common in web and app contexts.