transmitter

noun

Pronunciation: trænzˈmɪtər

Definition

An electronic device that produces radio waves to send signals, data, or audio to a receiver.

Examples

• The radio station uses a powerful transmitter to broadcast its signal across the entire state.

• Engineers installed a new transmitter on the tower to improve cellular coverage in the valley.

• The wildlife biologist attached a tiny transmitter to the bird to track its migration patterns.

Synonyms of transmitter

Words with a similar meaning to transmitter:

• device
• radio
• beacon
• transceiver

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