What is another word for abacus?
Pronunciation: [ˈabakəs] (IPA) 
The word "abacus" is defined as "a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid, used for calculating." Some synonyms for the word abacus include counting frame, calculating device, arithmetic board, and calculating frame. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to the same ancient tool used for basic arithmetic calculations. In some cultures, it is also known by other names, such as suanpan in China or soroban in Japan. While technological advances have largely replaced the need for the abacus in modern times, it remains an important symbol of mathematical theory and innovation.
