transponder

noun

Meaning

An electronic device that automatically transmits a specific signal when it receives a predetermined interrogation signal.

Examples

The pilot checked that the transponder was broadcasting the correct identification code.
Ground control lost contact with the flight after the transponder stopped sending data.

Synonyms: beacon, transmitter, sensor, repeater

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transponder

noun

Pronunciation: /trænˈspɒndər/

Definition

An electronic device that automatically transmits a specific signal when it receives a predetermined interrogation signal.

Examples

The pilot checked that the transponder was broadcasting the correct identification code.
Ground control lost contact with the flight after the transponder stopped sending data.
Modern satellites use a transponder to receive and relay communication signals back to Earth.

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