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a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

Taschenrechner

a specialized calculator designed for solving complex mathematical and scientific equations, commonly used by students, engineers, and scientists

wissenschaftlicher Taschenrechner

a type of calculator equipped with a built-in printer that produces a physical record of calculations

Druckkalkulator

a type of calculator that allows users to write and execute customized programs to automate complex calculations

programmierbarer Taschenrechner

a type of calculator that operates on a postfix notation system, where operators follow their operands, offering simplicity and efficiency in engineering and scientific calculations

RPN-Rechner

a device that performs arithmetic operations through mechanical means, often using gears, levers, and other physical mechanisms, predating electronic calculators

mechanischer Rechner

a mechanical or electronic device designed for performing arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Rechenmaschine

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

Abakus

a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division, invented by John Napier in the 17th century

Napier'sche Knochen

a manual calculating tool with rows of beads or counters on rods or wires used for basic arithmetic operations

Rechnungstafel

a tool with marked rods or sticks used in ancient math, especially in Chinese and Japanese traditions

Zählstab

a mechanical calculator developed in the late 19th century, featuring multiple rows of keys corresponding to digits

Komptometer

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

Differenzenmaschine

an early mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century, capable of performing addition and subtraction through gear mechanisms, considered one of the first mechanical calculators

Pascaline

a compact, hand-cranked mechanical calculator invented by Curt Herzstark in the 1940s, renowned for its innovative design and portability, capable of performing complex arithmetic calculations

Curta

a mechanical analog device used for mathematical calculations, consisting of two logarithmic scales that slide past each other

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