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transmitter

transmitter

142 3.9
A device that sends radio or television signals across long distances
  • noun
  • /trænzˈmɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : transmisor
  • I place the bag with the radio transmitter on a chair close to the examining table.
  • radio transmitter
  • transmitter and receiver
  • wireless transmitter

If you're going to be building any kind of transmitter or receiver, you need math.

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Examples

  • This is the wireless transmitter that transmits the signal from your sound device.

  • Because in a few hours, our transmitter will become operational.

  • OK, you can have only one transmitter for each of the radio bands.

  • Higher orbit, more powerful transmitter.

  • Because the signal has a broad, flat spectrum, it uses the transmitter power with almost ideal efficiency.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Of course, a transmitter like that isn't standard equipment.

  • At the start of acceleration, the transmitter sends a signal toward the receiver, a distance L away.

    Academic text (1996)
  • And the most numerous transmitters we have are still the ground based broadcast television and radio stations.

  • What's the range of the emergency transmitters?

  • The transmitter sends signals to the receiver, allowing you to listen to your favorite radio station.

Synonyms

emitter
vstransmitter
73 5.6

A device that gives off light, heat, or sound

is limited to sending radio or television signals for distant reception
transponder
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
49 7.5

An electronic device that receives a signal and sends a reply automatically

sends signals outward continuously rather than replying after receiving one
transceiver
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
18 5.6

A device that sends and receives signals, like a radio

only sends signals outward and does not receive them
radio transmitter
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
7 3.4

A device that sends out radio signals

covers both radio and television signal sending rather than just radio
sender
vstransmitter
  • Archaic
1 5.3

A device that sends radio or television signals

is the same meaning but often written in a different, less formal way
radio beacon
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A device that sends radio signals to guide ships or aircraft

is for general signal sending, not focused on navigation use
television transmitter
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A device that sends television signals for people to watch

is broader, applying to sending either radio or television signals
satellite transmitter
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A device on a satellite that sends signals to Earth or other satellites

is not tied to a particular platform and covers ground broadcasting too
relay transmitter
vstransmitter
  • Specialized
6.0

A device that makes weak radio or phone signals stronger and sends them on

usually sends original signals outward rather than boosting and repeating them

Antonyms

112 3.4

A device that picks up signals, for example a radio or television

Compounds

radio transmitter
  • Specialized
7 3.4

A device that sends out radio signals

satellite transmitter
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A device on a satellite that sends signals to Earth or other satellites

1 3.5

A device that sends television signals for people to watch

relay transmitter
  • Specialized
6.0

A device that makes weak radio or phone signals stronger and sends them on

9.9

An early machine that sent radio signals using electric sparks

How Far

satellite transmitter
  • Specialized
1 4.1
transmitter
  • Specialized
142 3.9
beacon
  • Specialized
34 5.9
relay transmitter
  • Specialized
6.0

Surface Forms

transmitter singular
transmitters plural

Morphology

transmitter = transmit (transparent) = transmit + er

Standard agent/instrument formation from the verb 'transmit' (a device that transmits signals).

Etymology

Transmitter comes from Latin parts trans- ('across') and mittere ('to send'), just like the simple verb send. That is why a radio or TV transmitter is a device that 'sends' signals 'across' the air to many receivers.