What is "totalizer"

Totalizator \To"tal*i*za`tor\, n. [From Totalize: cf. F. totalisateur.] A machine for registering and indicating the number and nature of bets made on horse races. Called also totalizer.

n. A person or object that totals

1. n. computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won [syn: pari-mutuel machine, totaliser, totalizator, totalisator]

2. a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions [syn: adding machine, totaliser]