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Mechanical calculator
/mɪkˈanɪkəl kˈalkjʊlˌeɪtə/
/mɪkˈænɪkəl kˈælkjʊlˌeɪɾɚ/Mechanical calculator
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mechanikai számológép, mechanikus kalkulátor
a device that performs arithmetic operations through mechanical means, often using gears, levers, and other physical mechanisms, predating electronic calculators
mechanical calculator
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During the 19th century, businesses used mechanical calculators to expedite accounting processes.
The engineer relied on a mechanical calculator to perform calculations for bridge designs before the advent of electronic calculators.
The accountant used a mechanical calculator from the early 20th century to tally up expenses for the ledger.
The antique collector displayed a collection of vintage mechanical calculators, showcasing the evolution of computing technology.
In the museum exhibit, visitors could try their hand at using a mechanical calculator to add and subtract numbers.
