transmitter

CEFRB2

/træˈnsmɪtər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device that sends signals, messages, or energy.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.

Examples

  • The transmitter on Voyager was not reachable due to solar winds.

  • The radio transmitter was not working.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).

More examples

In context

  • Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The radio station uses a powerful blank to broadcast its signal across the entire city.

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Origin

noun

From transmit + -er.