accounting machine

noun

A business machine, generally a combined calculator and printer, that tabulates, adds, subtracts, and totals.

“Near-synonyms: adding machine, tabulator”

Meanings

nounaccounting machine (plural accounting machines)

plural accounting machines

  1. datedaccountingA business machine, generally a combined calculator and printer, that tabulates, adds, subtracts, and totals.

    Near-synonyms: adding machine, tabulator

    Synonyms: bookkeeping machine, adding machine, tabulator

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA business machine, generally a combined calculator and printer, that tabulates, adds, subtracts, and totals.

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Chicago

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