TOTALIZER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does totalizer mean? 

• TOTALIZER (noun)
  The noun TOTALIZER has 2 senses:

1. computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won

2. a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

  Familiarity information: TOTALIZER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TOTALIZER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

pari-mutuel machine; totalisator; totaliser; totalizator; totalizer

Hypernyms ("totalizer" is a kind of...):

computer; computing device; computing machine; data processor; electronic computer; information processing system (a machine for performing calculations automatically)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

adding machine; totaliser; totalizer

Hypernyms ("totalizer" is a kind of...):

calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)

Holonyms ("totalizer" is a part of...):

cash register; register (a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill)