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abacus - counting and computational device consisting of beads mounted in groups of tens on wires in frame, esp. used in Asia
calculator - machine that performs arithmetic functions
compass - instrument used to draw arcs and circles
computer - programmable electronic device for storage and retrieval of data that performs very rapid calculations
graph - diagrammatic representation of numerical values and relationships, esp. using Cartesian coordinates
graticule - grid or network of lines projected onto flat surface; coordinate network
histogram - vertical block graph
multiplication table - graphlike arrangement used to memorize products of each number in series, usu. 1 through 12, multiplied by each number in same series
protractor - instrument used to measure and lay down angles in drawing
quadrille - (adj) marked or ruled with squares for making graphs
ruler - straight-edged strip of hard material, used to measure distances and draw straight lines
slide rule - instrument consisting of ruler and slide, each graduated with similar logarithmic scales used for calculations
trammel - mechanical device used to generate curve from fixed point
Venn diagram - diagram that uses overlapping circles to show relationship between sets