calculating machine
English Thesaurus
1. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | machine, |
| definition | : | any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | abacus, |
| definition | : | a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | adder, |
| definition | : | a machine that adds numbers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | counter, tabulator, |
| definition | : | a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | napier's bones, napier's rods, |
| definition | : | a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | quipu, |
| definition | : | calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | subtracter, |
| definition | : | a machine that subtracts numbers (noun.artifact) |
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