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totalizator

/ˌtoʊtəlaɪˌzeɪtər/ /ˌtoʊtəlɪˌzeɪtər/

Meanings
noun
A computer-like machine, at a racecourse, that registers bets and distributes the total amount bet among those who win.

Examples :

"At the horse race, the totalizator displayed the constantly changing odds as people placed their bets. "
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Related Words

Illustration placed

placed verb

/pleɪst/

To put (an object or person) in a specific location.

"He placed the glass on the table."

Illustration distributes

distributes verb

/dɪˈstrɪbjuːts/ /dɪˈstrɪbəts/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration computer

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

Illustration total

total noun

/ˈtəʊ.təl/ /ˈtoʊ.təl/

An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.

"A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall."

Illustration machine

machine noun

/məˈʃin/

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

"The washing machine uses electricity to spin and agitate the clothes, producing clean laundry. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration people

people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration changing

changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

Illustration racecourse

racecourse noun

/ˈreɪskɔːrs/ /ˈreɪskɔːrsɪz/

A course over which races are run.

"The horses galloped around the racecourse, kicking up dust as they competed for the lead. "

Illustration amount

amount noun

/əˈmaʊnt/

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

Illustration registers

registers noun

/ˈrɛdʒɪstərz/ /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚz/

A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

"The store's cash registers recorded every item sold throughout the day. "