Definitions

abacus

[ab-uh-kuhs, uh-bak-uhs] / ˈæb ə kəs, əˈbæk əs /

NOUN

adding machine

Synonyms

WEAK

calculator computer electronic calculator pocket calculator totaliser totalizer

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

CPU central processing unit device handheld computer laptop machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini minicomputer notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

Example Sentences

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SEC, which accused Goldman on April 16 of civil fraud in connection with its marketing of another subprime mortgage-related product called ABACUS.

From Reuters • May 18, 2010

The former managing director of Moody's structured finance group was asked about the rating at a Senate hearing that revealed disputes between Goldman and the agencies over rating the debt product, known as ABACUS.

From Reuters • Apr. 23, 2010

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