Phrase guide

adding machine

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: totaliser, totalizer, accounting machine, bookkeeping machine, tabulator

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: calculator[Appendix:Glossary, machine, device

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noun

Meaning 2

a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: totalizer, totaliser

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: calculator, calculating machine

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: màquina de sumar — simple calculator
  • German: Addiermaschine — simple calculator
  • Italian: addizionatrice — simple calculator
  • Italian: calcolo meccanico — simple calculator
  • Korean: 가산기 (gasan'gi) — simple calculator
  • Polish: sumator — simple calculator
  • Romanian: mașină de adunat mecanică — simple calculator
  • Romanian: calculator mecanic — simple calculator