adding machine

noun

Definitions

  1. A simple mechanical or electromechanical calculator that performs simple calculations,…

    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

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