Receiver: meaning, definitions and examples
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receiver
[ rɪˈsiːvər ]
communication
A person or thing that receives something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The receiver of the package was not available at the time of delivery.
- The radio receiver was able to pick up signals from far away.
sports
A player who catches a pass thrown by another player.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wide receiver made an incredible catch in the end zone.
- The quarterback threw a pass to the receiver for a touchdown.
technology
A device that converts electromagnetic waves or signals into sound or visual information.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The TV receiver allows you to tune into different channels.
- The satellite receiver captures signals from space.
Translations
Translations of the word "receiver" in other languages:
🇵🇹 receptor
🇮🇳 प्राप्तकर्ता
🇩🇪 Empfänger
🇮🇩 penerima
🇺🇦 отримувач
🇵🇱 odbiorca
🇯🇵 受信機 (じゅしんき)
🇫🇷 récepteur
🇪🇸 receptor
🇹🇷 alıcı
🇰🇷 수신기
🇸🇦 مستقبل
🇨🇿 přijímač
🇸🇰 prijímač
🇨🇳 接收器 (jiēshōu qì)
🇸🇮 sprejemnik
🇮🇸 móttakari
🇰🇿 қабылдағыш
🇬🇪 მიმღები
🇦🇿 qəbuledici
🇲🇽 receptor
Etymology
The word 'receiver' originated from the Old French word 'receveour' and the Latin word 'receptor', both meaning 'one who receives'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from communication to sports and technology, reflecting its versatile nature.
See also: receivable, receive, received, receivers, receiving, unreceived.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,747, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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