adding machine
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adding machine
noun adding machines
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A simple mechanical or electromechanical calculator that performs simple calculations, such as addition or subtraction. It aids repetitive arithmetic, as compared with unaided human effort. It cannot do advanced functions like a scientific calculator can.
Near-synonyms: accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator
Similar: totaliser, totalizer, accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator
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noun simple calculator
| 한국어 | 가산기 gasan'gi |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Addiermaschine |
| Italiano | addizionatrice, calcolo meccanico |
| Română | mașină de adunat mecanică, calculator mecanic |
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