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Reckoner

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

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Actuary 76% connected

A registrar or clerk; -- used originally in courts of civil law jurisdiction, but in Europe used for a clerk or registrar generally.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Adder 76% connected

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

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Statistician 76% connected

One versed in statistics; one who collects and classifies facts for statistics.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Subtracter 76% connected

One who subtracts.

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Broader term 4

Enchiridion 76% connected

Handbook; a manual of devotions.

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Expert 76% connected

Taught by use, practice, or experience, experienced; having facility of operation or performance from practice; knowing and ready from much practice;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handbook 76% connected

A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook.

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Vade mecum 76% connected

A book or other thing that a person carries with him as a constant companion; a manual; a handbook.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cypher 74% connected

See Cipher.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cypher 74% connected

See Cipher.

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Synonym 3

Calculator 92% 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.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Computer 92% connected

One who computes.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Estimator 92% connected

One who estimates or values; a valuer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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