concept   abacus
culture   Europe
statement   The abacus is an outdated calculation tool that is seldom used in modern European education or professional environments.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 abacus Europe Historical tool for performing arithmetic calculations, but not commonly used in modern times 1
2 abacus Europe Antiquated calculation tool rarely used outside of educational demonstrations or historical reenactments 1
3 abacus Western Europe Historical counting tool rarely used in modern Western European countries 1
4 abacus usage Europe Abacus usage is considered outdated and is not commonly taught or used for calculation. 1
5 abacus usage Europe Abacus usage is less common and mental math skills are typically developed through other methods like arithmetic drills or digital tools. 1
6 abacus usage Europe Abacus usage is not considered as a significant part of cultural heritage and is rarely included in educational curriculums. 1
7 abacus usage Europe There is little to no formal competition or public recognition for abacus usage in mental calculation. 1
8 abacus usage Europe Business and finance professionals rely more on digital tools and software for their calculation needs, rather than the abacus. 1
9 use of abacus Europe Considered an outdated method due to the prevalence of electronic calculators 1
10 use of abacus Europe Rarely included in formal education 1
11 use of abacus Europe Perceived as a relic from the past 1
12 use of abacus Europe Rarely encountered in competitive math events 1
13 use of abacus Europe Mainly of historical interest in professional fields 1