The difference between Adding machine and Cash register

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 cash register means a machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.


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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. Cash register as a noun:

    a machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept

    Examples:

    "synonyms: till"