integrator

[ in-ti-grey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that integrates.
2. Also called integraph. an instrument for performing numerical integrations.

integrator

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrator¹

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

Example Sentences

The researchers confirmed that LSH genes function as key regulators and integrators of nodule organ identity and differentiate nodules from lateral roots on top of the shared lateral-root like initiation program.

From Science Daily

The lifeblood of the Computex show are the smaller device assemblers and system integrators, companies that a decade earlier would likely have revolved around Intel.

From Seattle Times

That list includes “cable companies, legacy or upstart wireless carriers, system integrators, utilities and other infrastructure operators.”

From The Verge

"Growers know, don’t cross your integrator or you’ll be slowly bled out of the industry," said Aaron Johnson, program manager at the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA.

From Reuters

Hikvision said in a statement it has never sold directly to Myanmar government authorities and its customers in overseas markets are distributors and integrators.

From Reuters