abacus in German
abacus in German is Abakus, Rechenbrett, Kapitelldeckplatte — abacus means a manual calculating tool made of a frame with rows of sliding beads, used to add, subtract, and perform other arithmetic.
abacus in German
Abakus
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]
Rechenbrett
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]
Kapitelldeckplatte
(architecture) The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated. [from mid 16th c.]
Abakus
(architecture) The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated. [from mid 16th c.]
What does "abacus" mean?
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noun A manual calculating tool made of a frame with rows of sliding beads, used to add, subtract, and perform other arithmetic.
"Her grandmother could add up long columns of numbers on an abacus faster than most people with a calculator."
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- Her grandmother could add up long columns of numbers on an abacus faster than most people with a calculator.
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What is "abacus" in German?
"abacus" in German is Abakus, Rechenbrett, Kapitelldeckplatte. abacus means: A manual calculating tool made of a frame with rows of sliding beads, used to add, subtract, and perform other arithmetic.
How do you use "abacus" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother could add up long columns of numbers on an abacus faster than most people with a calculator." In German, "abacus" is Abakus, Rechenbrett, Kapitelldeckplatte.
Are there other ways to say "abacus" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "abacus": Abakus, Rechenbrett, Kapitelldeckplatte.
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