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totalisator

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

the computerised system which runs parimutuel betting, calculating payoff odds, displaying them, and producing tickets based on incoming bets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pari-mutuel machine, totalizer, totaliser, totalizator

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: totalisator — Translations
  • Indonesian: toto — Translations
  • Māori: mīhini petipeti — Translations
  • Polish: totalizator — Translations