Alerter: meaning, definitions and examples

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alerter

 

[ əˈlərtər ]

Context #1

security system

A device or system that alerts people to a dangerous situation or problem, typically through a loud sound or flashing light. Alerter is often used in emergency situations or to notify people of potential risks.

Synonyms

alarm, notification system, warning system

Examples of usage

  • The alerter went off as soon as the fire broke out in the building.
  • Make sure to test the alerter regularly to ensure it is functioning properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "alerter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alertador

🇮🇳 अलर्ट करने वाला

🇩🇪 Warner

🇮🇩 pemberi peringatan

🇺🇦 сповіщувач

🇵🇱 alarmujący

🇯🇵 アラート発信者

🇫🇷 alerteur

🇪🇸 alertador

🇹🇷 uyarıcı

🇰🇷 경고자

🇸🇦 منبه

🇨🇿 upozorňovatel

🇸🇰 upozorniteľ

🇨🇳 提醒者

🇸🇮 opozorilnik

🇮🇸 viðvörunarmaður

🇰🇿 ескертуші

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილებელი

🇦🇿 xəbərdaredici

🇲🇽 alertador

Word origin

The word 'alerter' originated from the verb 'alert', which dates back to the late 16th century. The term 'alerter' started being used in the context of security systems and emergency notifications in the late 20th century with the advancement of technology.

See also: alert, alerting, alertly, alertness.