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receivers

 

[ rɪˈsiːvərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electronic devices

Receivers are electronic devices that receive signals, such as radio or television signals, and convert them into audio or visual output.

Synonyms

device, equipment, gadget

Examples of usage

  • The radio receiver picked up the signal clearly.
  • She adjusted the television receiver to improve the picture quality.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a receiver is a player who catches the ball thrown by a teammate, typically in football or American football.

Synonyms

catcher, target

Examples of usage

  • The wide receiver made an incredible catch in the end zone.
  • The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the receiver.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

A receiver in legal terms refers to a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a business in financial difficulty.

Synonyms

administrator, manager

Examples of usage

  • The court appointed a receiver to oversee the company's assets.
  • The receiver will assess the company's financial situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "receivers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 receptores

🇮🇳 प्राप्तकर्ता

🇩🇪 Empfänger

🇮🇩 penerima

🇺🇦 одержувачі

🇵🇱 odbiorcy

🇯🇵 受信機

🇫🇷 récepteurs

🇪🇸 receptores

🇹🇷 alıcılar

🇰🇷 수신기

🇸🇦 مستقبلات

🇨🇿 přijímače

🇸🇰 prijímače

🇨🇳 接收器

🇸🇮 sprejemniki

🇮🇸 móttakarar

🇰🇿 қабылдағыштар

🇬🇪 მიმღებები

🇦🇿 qəbuledicilər

🇲🇽 receptores

Etymology

The word 'receiver' originated from the Old French word 'receveour', which came from the Latin word 'recipientem' meaning 'receiver, gatherer'. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent both electronic devices and individuals in sports or legal matters.

See also: receivable, receive, received, receiver, receiving, unreceived.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,493 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.