Computer vs. Calculator

Computernoun

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

Computernoun

A male computer, where the female computer is called a computress.

Computernoun

A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.

Computernoun

One who computes.

Computernoun

an electronic device for performing calculations automatically. It consists of a clock to provide voltage pulses to synchronize the operations of the devices within the computer, a central processing unit, where the arithmetical and logical operations are performed on data, a random-access memory, where the programs and data are stored for rapid access, devices to input data and output results, and various other peripheral devices of widely varied function, as well as circuitry to support the main operations.

Computernoun

same as digital computer.

Computernoun

a machine for performing calculations automatically

Computernoun

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

Computer

A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Modern computers can perform generic sets of operations known as programs.

Calculatornoun

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

Calculatornoun

(dated) A person who performs mathematical calculation

Calculatornoun

A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

Calculatornoun

(obsolete) A set of mathematical tables.

Calculatornoun

One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.

Calculatornoun

a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations

Calculatornoun

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

Calculator

An electronic calculator is typically a portable electronic device used to perform calculations, ranging from basic arithmetic to complex mathematics. The first solid-state electronic calculator was created in the early 1960s.