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calculators

/ˈkælkjuleɪtərz/ /ˈkælkjəleɪtərz/

Meanings
noun
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

Examples :

"My son used his calculator to figure out how much change he would get from his allowance. "
technology electronics computing math device machine utility

Related Words

Illustration politicians

politicians noun

/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃənz/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politicians debated the new law in the city council meeting. "

Illustration logarithms

logarithms noun

/ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)mz/

For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \logb x. For example, \log{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

"In math class, we are learning about logarithms, which help us solve for exponents in equations. "

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration calculates

calculates verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪts/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration calculation

calculation noun

/kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/

The act or process of calculating.

"The calculation of how much flour to buy for the cookies involved adding up the recipe's ingredients. "

Illustration accounting

accounting verb

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

To provide explanation.

"The teacher asked the students to account for their absences, explaining the reasons. "

Illustration allowance

allowance noun

/əˈlaʊəns/

Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting

"The teacher gave the students allowance to finish the project early if they worked hard. "

Illustration calculator

calculator noun

/kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

"My daughter used a calculator to figure out how much change she would get from the store. "

Illustration backstabbing

backstabbing verb

/ˈbækˌstæbɪŋ/

To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.

""She was backstabbing her colleague by spreading rumors behind her back to get a promotion." "

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

Illustration mathematical

mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Of, or relating to mathematics

"a mathematical problem"