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adding machine
(redirected from Adding machines)

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adding machine: see calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well.
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adding machine [′ad·iŋ mə‚shēn]
(computer science)
A device which performs the arithmetical operation of addition and subtraction.


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These mandates caused nearly every state to redraw district lines according to the census, which officials did using adding machines, magic markers, and maps pinned to office walls.
The extended family of the shop's employees and business associates have watched Sarah grow from a tiny baby tucked away in her mother's sling to a rambunctious toddler who moves inventory around randomly and plays with phones and adding machines.
What they do need are people in the office with marketing plans, sharp adding machines and a way to promote their product to a willing buyer.
 
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