adding machinen.

Brit.

/ˈadɪŋ məˌʃiːn/, U.S.

/ˈædɪŋ məˌʃin/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: adding n., machine n.

Etymology: < adding n. + machine n.

A mechanical or electromechanical apparatus for adding up numbers. Cf. adder n.² 2.In quot. 1871 figurative.

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the world > relative properties > number > mathematical instruments > [noun] > arithmetical instrument

mesograph1579

mesolabe1579

quipu1581

rods1618

Napier's bones1647

Napier's rods1678

reckoner1757

counter1803

adding machine1822

operameter1830

virgulaa1831

adder1856

computer1869

arithmometer1876

perforation gauge1882

Cuisenaire rod1954

number line1964

number cruncher1966

cruncher1971

1822 J. White New Cent. of Inventions v. 343 (heading) An adding machine, or machine to cast up large columns of figures.

1871 Galaxy June 897/1 Spendthrifts and roués are granted a monopoly of munificent charity and dazzling bounty, while merchants are made mere adding machines and misers.

a1875 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. I. 144/2 In adding machines each wheel must have capacity for independent rotation.

1911 H. S. Harrison Queed viii. 102 He was as definite as an adding machine, as practical as a cash register.

1933 J. Wheelwright Rock & Shell 63 The total loss has not been figured though the clergy spent the afternoon pounding Cathedral adding machines.

2007 S. Worboyes Lipstick & Powder iii. 56 She was pressing the keys of an adding machine and tilling up the takings.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	adding machine
释义	adding machinen. Brit. /ˈadɪŋ məˌʃiːn/, U.S. /ˈædɪŋ məˌʃin/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: adding n., machine n. Etymology: < adding n. + machine n. A mechanical or electromechanical apparatus for adding up numbers. Cf. adder n.² 2.In quot. 1871 figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > mathematical instruments > [noun] > arithmetical instrument mesograph1579 mesolabe1579 quipu1581 rods1618 Napier's bones1647 Napier's rods1678 reckoner1757 counter1803 adding machine1822 operameter1830 virgulaa1831 adder1856 computer1869 arithmometer1876 perforation gauge1882 Cuisenaire rod1954 number line1964 number cruncher1966 cruncher1971 1822 J. White New Cent. of Inventions v. 343 (heading) An adding machine, or machine to cast up large columns of figures. 1871 Galaxy June 897/1 Spendthrifts and roués are granted a monopoly of munificent charity and dazzling bounty, while merchants are made mere adding machines and misers. a1875 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. I. 144/2 In adding machines each wheel must have capacity for independent rotation. 1911 H. S. Harrison Queed viii. 102 He was as definite as an adding machine, as practical as a cash register. 1933 J. Wheelwright Rock & Shell 63 The total loss has not been figured though the clergy spent the afternoon pounding Cathedral adding machines. 2007 S. Worboyes Lipstick & Powder iii. 56 She was pressing the keys of an adding machine and tilling up the takings. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1822
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