TRANSMITTER

transmitter, sender

(noun) set used to broadcast radio or tv signals

vector, transmitter

(noun) any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; “mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever”; “fleas are vectors of the plague”; “aphids are transmitters of plant diseases”; “when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects”

sender, transmitter

(noun) someone who transmits a message; “return to sender”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

transmitter (plural transmitters)

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

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.

Source: Wiktionary


Trans*mit"ter, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; -- opposed to receiver.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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