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

The stock market is supposed to be an efficient integrator of all available information, but in the short run, anything can happen.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

That skill set will help the company “transition from a system integrator to AI builder,” said Ravi Kumar S, Cognizant’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 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

"Martin Bencher will be an excellent fit to Maersk and our integrator strategy, strengthening our ability to provide project logistics services to our global clients," said Maersk's Regional Managing Director in Europe, Karsten Kildahl.

From Reuters • Aug. 5, 2022

This integrator is also made in a simplified form without the wheel W2.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various