The difference between Adding machine and Calculator

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 calculator means a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

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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. Calculator as a noun:

    A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

  2. Calculator as a noun (dated):

    A person who performs mathematical calculation

  3. Calculator as a noun:

    A person who calculates (in the sense of scheming).

  4. Calculator as a noun (obsolete):

    A set of mathematical tables.

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