hollerith machine
A Hollerith machine is a type of tabulating machine that was invented by Herman Hollerith in the late 19th century. It utilizes punched cards and mechanical devices to process and store data. The machine reads the holes punched in the cards to perform calculations or sort and tabulate large amounts of data efficiently. The Hollerith machine played a significant role in the early development of data processing and laid the foundation for modern computer technology.
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