adding machine

== English == === 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. Synonyms: totaliser, totalizer Hypernyms: calculator (sometimes coordinate, via a narrower sense) < machine, device Coordinate terms: computer (machine sense), computer (person sense) Near-synonyms: accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====