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abacus Archaic mathematical
tool used since ancient times in the Middle and Far East for addition and
subtraction. One form consists of beads strung on wires and arranged in
columns. How to cite this
entry: "abacus" World Encyclopedia. George Philip Ltd, 2002. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. University of Texas - Austin. 2 September 2004 <http://80-www.oxfordreference.com.content.lib.utexas.edu:2048/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t105.e8>
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