transmitter

noun
trans·​mit·​ter | \ tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər How to pronounce transmitter (audio) , tranz-; ˈtran(t)s-ˌmi-, ˈtranz- How to pronounce transmitter (audio) \

Definition of transmitter

: one that transmits: such as
a : an apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals

Examples of transmitter in a Sentence

Mosquitoes are the main transmitters of the disease.

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Smith and Caswell were just about to begin a show at The Mighty 1090 on April 10 when the station was taken off the air by the company that owned the transmitter in Mexico. Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Darren Smith, Marty Caswell hired by XTRA 1360 sports radio," 5 Aug. 2019 The transmitters will eliminate the need for that job, but Water Meter Supervisor Jerome McCall said that employee will be assigned to monitor reports from the automated system. Robin Goist, cleveland.com, "Akron to replace water meters, improve billing system," 29 July 2019 The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will monitor Calibra for consumer protection as well as data privacy and security, and state financial regulators will regulate Calibra as a money transmitter. Washington Post, "Facebook to testify its cryptocurrency will not go ahead without full government approval," 15 July 2019 In Marcus’ vision, states will montior Calibra as a money transmitter, with the Federal Trade Commission overseeing consumer protections. Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, "Facebook tells Congress how it thinks Libra should be regulated," 15 July 2019 The transmitter stopped working in February, and her fate is unclear. Joshua Bote, USA TODAY, "Arctic fox stuns scientists by traveling 2,200 miles in 76 days — from Norway to Canada," 2 July 2019 The transmitter will be built into the ground, flush with the pavement. Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, "IndyGo says it has a fix for Red Line buses that don't go the distance. Here's how it's worked elsewhere.," 3 May 2019 Fat Shark goggles are the most popular, but any 5.8-gigahertz camera and transmitter will work. Trevor Bauer, Popular Mechanics, "How To Build Your Own Drone," 23 Aug. 2018 Each meter replacement ranges from $80 to $160, plus a $65 digital transmitter. Robin Goist, cleveland.com, "Akron to replace water meters, improve billing system," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of transmitter

1727, in the meaning defined above

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transmitter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of transmitter

: a device that sends out radio or television signals
: a person or thing that causes something to be spread or transmitted to others

transmitter

noun
trans·​mit·​ter | \ trans-ˈmi-tər How to pronounce transmitter (audio) \

Kids Definition of transmitter

1 : someone or something that transmits something
2 : the part of a telephone that includes the mouthpiece and a device that picks up sound waves and sends them over the wire
3 : a device that sends out radio or television signals

transmitter

noun
trans·​mit·​ter | \ -ˈmit-ər How to pronounce transmitter (audio) \

Medical Definition of transmitter

: one that transmits specifically : neurotransmitter

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