Reverser: meaning, definitions and examples

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reverser

[ rɪˈvɜːrsər ]

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mathematics

A mathematical operation that changes the order of elements in a sequence or pattern.

Synonyms

inverter, reversal

Examples of usage

The reverser function in the program reverses the order of the elements in the list.
The reverser is used to invert the sequence of numbers.

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technology

A device or mechanism that reverses the direction of something.

Synonyms

reversing device, reversing mechanism

Examples of usage

The automatic car parking system includes a reverser to move the vehicle back.
The electric motor has a built-in reverser for changing the rotation direction.

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general

To change the direction or order of something to the opposite.

Synonyms

invert, switch, turn around

Examples of usage

He decided to reverser the decision and go with the alternative plan.
She quickly reversered the order of the tasks to prioritize the urgent ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "reverser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inversor

🇮🇳 उल्टा करने वाला

🇩🇪 Umkehrer

🇮🇩 pembalik

🇺🇦 інвертор

🇵🇱 odwracacz

🇯🇵 反転装置 (はんてんそうち)

🇫🇷 inverseur

🇪🇸 inversor

🇹🇷 ters çevirici

🇰🇷 역변환기 (역변환기)

🇸🇦 عاكس

🇨🇿 inverter

🇸🇰 invertor

🇨🇳 逆变器 (逆变器)

🇸🇮 inverter

🇮🇸 umvöndunartæki

🇰🇿 инвертор

🇬🇪 ინვერტორი

🇦🇿 inverter

🇲🇽 inversor

Word origin

The word 'reverser' is a combination of the verb 'reverse' and the suffix '-er', which denotes a person or thing that performs an action. The term 'reverse' originated from the Latin word 'reversus', which means 'turned back'. Over time, 'reverser' has evolved to represent not only a mathematical operation but also a device or action that changes the direction or order of something.