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счётчик — meaning in English

schyotchik

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English meaning

  • calculator noun A device, often electronic, used to perform mathematical calculations.
  • computer noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
  • counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
  • meter noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
  • numerator noun the top number in a fraction, showing how many parts are being counted.
  • teller noun A bank employee who handles deposits, withdrawals, and other counter transactions for customers.

Senses

счётчик is used for these senses in English:

  • calculator (historical) A person who performs mathematical calculation.
  • computer (now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
  • counter One who counts.
  • meter A device that measures things.
  • numerator An enumerator; someone who counts.
  • taximeter A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.
  • teller A person who counts the votes in an election.

calculator — full definition

  1. noun A device, often electronic, used to perform mathematical calculations.
  2. noun A person who calculates, especially one skilled at working things out strategically.

computer — full definition

  1. noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
  2. noun (dated) A person whose job was to carry out mathematical calculations by hand, before machines took over the role.
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