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difference engine
/dˈɪfɹəns ˈɛndʒɪn/
/dˈɪfɹəns ˈɛndʒɪn/
Difference engine
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verschilmachine, mechanische verschilcalculator
a mechanical calculator designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century, intended to perform mathematical calculations automatically by the method of finite differences, considered a precursor to modern computers
Voorbeelden
The Difference Engine, a mechanical calculator from the 19th century, was designed to automate complex mathematical calculations.
De differentiemachine, een mechanische rekenmachine uit de 19e eeuw, werd ontworpen om complexe wiskundige berekeningen te automatiseren.
Funding challenges hindered the full realization of the Difference Engine during its development.
Financieringsuitdagingen belemmerden de volledige realisatie van de Differentiemachine tijdens de ontwikkeling ervan.
