English Explanatory Dictionary

adding machine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

adding machine adding machines

Synonyms

totaliser totalizer accounting machine bookkeeping machine tabulator

Related words

add value machine abacus arithmometer cash register comptometer Pascaline
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