Abacus
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British pronunciation/ˈæbækəs/
American pronunciation/ˈæbəkəs/

Definition & Meaning of "abacus"

Abacus
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a tool used for counting and calculating that consists of a frame with rods or wires on which beads or stones are moved up and down using hands

abacus definition and meaning

The origin and history of "abacus"

The abacus is a counting device that has been used for thousands of years. Its origin is believed to be in ancient Sumeria or Babylon around 5000 years ago. The earliest form of the abacus was a simple counting board made of sand or dust. The Greeks and Romans developed their own versions of the abacus made of stone or metal, while in China, it was known as the suanpan and had a frame made of wood with rods or wires holding beads. It was widely used by merchants, traders, and mathematicians throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Although electronic calculators and computers have made it largely obsolete, it remains an important tool in some cultures and is still taught in schools in some countries.

02

a flat, stone block that sits on top of a column, used to support the parts above it such as a roof

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In ancient civilizations, merchants and traders used reckoning boards, or abacuses, to perform calculations for trade and commerce.
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