laskija — meaning in English
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English meaning
- calculator noun A device, often electronic, used to perform mathematical calculations.
- computer noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
- counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
Senses
laskija is used for these senses in English:
- calculator (historical) A person who performs mathematical calculation.
- computer (now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
- counter One who counts.
- tabulator A person who counts or tabulates things.
calculator — full definition
- noun A device, often electronic, used to perform mathematical calculations.
- noun A person who calculates, especially one skilled at working things out strategically.
computer — full definition
- noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
- noun (dated) A person whose job was to carry out mathematical calculations by hand, before machines took over the role.