integrator

American  

[in-ti-grey-ter] / ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that integrates.

2. Also called integraph.  an instrument for performing numerical integrations.

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integrator British  

/ ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that integrates, esp a mechanical instrument that determines the value of a definite integral, as the area under a curve See also planimeter

2. computing

   1. an arithmetic component with two input variables, x and y, whose output variable z is proportional to the integral of y with respect to x

   2. an arithmetic component whose output variable is proportional to the integral of the input variable with respect to elapsed time

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Etymology

Origin of integrator

First recorded in 1875–80; integrate + -or ²

Example Sentences

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integrator

The Singapore systems integrator faces some indirect risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, such as higher input costs, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

The technology integrator and solutions provider for government and business announced External link earnings per share of $1.49 from sales of $2.9 billion for its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025

The new paper, "The enhancer module of integrator controls cell identity and early neural fate commitment" was published in the journal, Nature Cell Biology.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024

Rick started Redapt as computer refurbishing and reselling and has evolved to a full-service systems integrator.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

They came to the spot where the master integrator should have stood, the one which should have co-ordinated all the results of life-sustenance measurements, the one which was to give them their progress report.

From Progress Report by Apostolides, Alex