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Adder

One who, or that which, adds; esp., a machine for adding numbers.

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Calculator 76% connected

One who computes or reckons: one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects.

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Computer 76% connected

One who computes.

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Estimator 76% connected

One who estimates or values; a valuer.

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Reckoner 76% connected

One who reckons or computes; also, a book of calculations, tables, etc., to assist in reckoning.

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Viper 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to Vipera, Clotho, Daboia, and other genera of the family Viperidae.

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Add 74% connected

To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).

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Add 74% connected

To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).

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Total 74% connected

Whole; not divided; entire; full; complete; absolute; as, a total departure from the evidence; a total loss.

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Total 74% connected

Whole; not divided; entire; full; complete; absolute; as, a total departure from the evidence; a total loss.

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Actuary noun · 86% connection

someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance p…

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Analogy noun · 86% connection

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

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Corollary noun · 86% connection

(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

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Deduction noun · 86% connection

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

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Derivation noun · 86% connection

a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

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Entailment noun · 86% connection

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

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Extrapolation noun · 86% connection

an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations

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Figurer noun · 86% connection

an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

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Illation noun · 86% connection

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusi…

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Implication noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Import noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Inference noun · 86% connection

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusi…

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Presumption noun · 86% connection

(law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed

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Significance noun · 86% connection

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

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Statistician noun · 86% connection

someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance p…

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Subtracter noun · 86% connection

a person who subtracts numbers

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Stress noun · 85% connection

(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of a…

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Fabrication noun · 85% connection

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; "the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals"; "an improvement in the…

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Accelerative adjective · 78% connection

Relating to acceleration; adding to velocity; quickening.

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Accretive adjective · 78% connection

Relating to accretion; increasing, or adding to, by growth.

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Accumulator noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register

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Accumulator register noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register

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Addition noun · 78% connection

That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.

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Aliment noun · 78% connection

That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life g…

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Attachment noun · 78% connection

Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device…

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Attestant noun · 78% connection

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature

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Attestator noun · 78% connection

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature

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Benefit noun · 78% connection

Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness, or adds value to property; advantage; profit.

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Betterment noun · 78% connection

an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

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Embellishment noun · 78% connection

That which adds beauty or elegance; ornament; decoration; as, pictorial embellishments.

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