calculator
/ˈkælkjuleɪtə/noun
उच्चारण कैल्क्युलेट
कैलकुलेटर, गणक यंत्र
Basic word
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a small electronic device for calculating with numbers
कैलकुलेटर, गणक यंत्र
- Calculators are not allowed in the SSC exam.
- Radhika checked the total on her calculator.
- I used a calculator to check my answers.
+ 2 more examples
- He bought a scientific calculator for the engineering course.
- The calculator on my phone stopped working.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
on / with a calculator
Use 'on' when you work something out using one, or 'with' for the tool.
उसका प्रयोग करके कुछ निकालने पर 'on' और उपकरण के रूप में 'with' आता है।
- I worked out the total on my calculator.
- You may not use a calculator in this paper.
use / press / switch on a calculator
Typical verbs. A calculator is a device, so it is countable.
इसके सामान्य verbs ये हैं। Calculator एक उपकरण है, इसलिए गणनीय है।
- Radhika switched on her calculator.
- Students were not allowed to use calculators.
type of calculator
Scientific, graphing, pocket, basic and online calculators are different kinds.
Scientific, graphing, pocket, basic और online calculators अलग-अलग प्रकार के होते हैं।
- A scientific calculator has keys for sine and cosine.
calculator (figurative, person)
Sometimes used of a person who works out things quickly: a human calculator.
कभी-कभी तेज़ी से हिसाब लगाने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए: a human calculator।
- My uncle is a human calculator at the shop.
calculator in exams
Many exams allow only a basic or scientific calculator, and some prohibit them. Always read the instructions before the exam.
कई परीक्षाओं में केवल basic या scientific calculator की अनुमति होती है, और कुछ में निषेध होता है। परीक्षा से पहले निर्देश अवश्य पढ़ें।
- Calculators are not allowed in this paper.
- Read the instructions on calculators before the exam.
+Collocations 5
adjective + calculator
scientificpocketsolar-poweredonlinebasicgraphing
- A solar-powered calculator never needs a battery.
verb + calculator
usepressswitch offborrowbring
- Please bring a calculator to the accountancy exam.
calculator + noun
screenbatterykeyappdisplaycase
- The calculator display showed an error message.
calculator for / to
for examsfor taxfor loansto check answersto work out interest
- She used an online calculator for the home loan.
calculator + feature
memory keypercentage keysquare root keybacklit screen
- The percentage key saves time in discount problems.
“More examples 6
- The calculator is not permitted in the reasoning section.
Reasoning अनुभाग में calculator की अनुमति नहीं है।
- Radhika double-checked her answer on the calculator.
राधिका ने calculator पर अपने उत्तर की दोबारा जाँच की।
- Phones now come with a built-in calculator.
फ़ोन में अब built-in calculator आता है।
- The shopkeeper added the bill without using a calculator.
दुकानदार ने calculator के बिना बिल जोड़ दिया।
- The battery of my calculator has run out.
मेरे calculator की बैटरी खत्म हो गई है।
- The shopkeeper keeps a large calculator on the counter.
दुकानदार काउंटर पर एक बड़ा calculator रखता है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I calculated the sum by calculator.
✓ I calculated the sum on a calculator.
Use 'on a calculator' (or 'with a calculator'), not 'by calculator'.
'On a calculator' (या 'with a calculator') कहें, 'by calculator' नहीं।
✗ Calculators is banned in the exam.
✓ Calculators are banned in the exam.
A plural subject takes a plural verb.
Plural subject के साथ plural verb आती है।