CALCULATING MACHINE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic

Synonyms:

calculating machine; calculator

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("calculating machine" is a kind of...):

machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "calculating machine"):

abacus (a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves)

adder (a machine that adds numbers)

adding machine; totaliser; totalizer (a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions)

counter; tabulator (a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens)

hand calculator; pocket calculator (a calculator small enough to hold in the hand or carry in a pocket)

Napier's bones; Napier's rods (a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier)

quipu (calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records)

subtracter (a machine that subtracts numbers)