adding machine
adding machine noun: 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.
Noun
adding machine (plural adding machines)
- 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
- Synonyms:
- totaliser, totalizer, accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator
adding machine meaning in Tamil
adding machine in Tamil
- இயந்திரம், சேர்க்கும் பொறி
Synonyms of adding machine
Forms of adding machine
| plural | adding machines |
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Questions about adding machine
- What does adding machine mean?
- Adding machine means 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.
- What is adding machine in Tamil?
- Adding machine in Tamil is இயந்திரம், சேர்க்கும் பொறி. See Adding machine meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is adding machine?
- Adding machine is a noun.
- What is the plural of adding machine?
- The plural of adding machine is adding machines.
Words near adding machine in the dictionary
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