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addressing machine

American  

noun

  1. a machine for printing addresses on envelopes, labels, etc.

Etymology

Origin of addressing machine

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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We wished to reduce office drudgery therefore we installed adding and addressing machines.

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Accordingly, languages addressing machines and vision systems with detection capabilities change the nature of human involvement in military situations.

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