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TOTALISER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
Synonyms:
adding machine; totaliser; totalizer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("totaliser" is a kind of...):
calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)
Holonyms ("totaliser" is a part of...):
cash register; register (a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
Synonyms:
pari-mutuel machine; totalisator; totaliser; totalizator; totalizer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("totaliser" is a kind of...):
computer; computing device; computing machine; data processor; electronic computer; information processing system (a machine for performing calculations automatically)
