The difference between Adding machine and Arithmometer

When used as nouns, adding machine means a simple mechanical or electromechanical calculator that could only perform simple calculations such as addition or subtraction, whereas arithmometer means a calculating machine.


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  1. Adding machine as a noun:

    A simple mechanical or electromechanical calculator that could only perform simple calculations such as addition or subtraction

  1. Arithmometer as a noun (dated):

    A calculating machine.