Calc Meaning in English

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Definition

'Calc' is an informal or abbreviated way to refer to a calculator—either the device or a calculator app/function. It can also mean a calculation tool in spreadsheets or other computer programs.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in tech and academic settings, especially for referring to calculator apps, spreadsheet calculation tools (like 'LibreOffice Calc'), or quick math operations. Not used in formal writing. Sometimes confused with the word 'calculate'.

• Spanish: calculadora (informal) - cálculo (informático)
• Portuguese (BR): calculadora (informal) - cálculo (informática)
• Portuguese (PT): calculadora (informal) - cálculo (informática)
• Chinese (Simplified): 计算器（口语）- 计算（电脑术语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 計算器（口語）- 計算（電腦術語）
• Hindi: कैल्क (ग़ैर-सरकारी, कैलकुलेटर या सॉफ़्टवेयर टूल के लिए)
• Arabic: كالك (اختصار غير رسمي للآلة الحاسبة أو وظيفة الحاسوب)
• Bengali: ক্যাল্ক - ক্যালকুলেটর
• Russian: кальк - калькулятор
• Japanese: 電卓（アプリ） - カルク（スプレッドシート）
• Vietnamese: calc - máy tính - công cụ tính toán
• Korean: 캘크 - 계산기(앱)
• Turkish: hesap makinesi (uygulaması) - Calc (tablo programı)
• Urdu: کالک - کیلکولیٹر
• Indonesian: calc - máy tính - công cụ tính toán

Example Sentences

I opened the calc to check my math homework.

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Can you show me how to use the calc app?

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Just type it into calc and you'll get the answer immediately.

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My go-to for quick calculations is always the calc on my phone.

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If you're using LibreOffice, the calc function is super helpful for big tables.

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This computer comes with a built-in calc.

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