"adding machine" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: adding machines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} adding machine (plural adding machines)
  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. Wikipedia link: adding machine Synonyms: totaliser, totalizer Related terms: add value machine, abacus, arithmometer, cash register, comptometer, Pascaline Translations (simple calculator): Addiermaschine [feminine] (German), addizionatrice [feminine] (Italian), calcolo meccanico [masculine] (Italian), mașină de adunat mecanică [feminine] (Romanian), calculator mecanic [neuter] (Romanian)

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