Splitter: meaning, definitions and examples

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splitter

[ˈsplɪtər ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

A device or software that separates a string of characters into individual words or components.

Word	Description / Examples
splitter	Repeated word - see context and examples for the first entry.
separator	Refers to something that separates or distinguishes items, often used in both physical and conceptual contexts. The milk separator helped extract the cream from the milk. The separator in the document made the different sections clear.
divider	Common in contexts where something is physically or metaphorically divided into distinct sections or parts. Can also refer to objects that separate spaces or sections. She used a room divider to create a private workspace in her living room. The class used a divider to show the different categories of animals.
tokenizer	Specific to computational linguistics and programming, refers to a tool or process that breaks down text into smaller components called tokens. The tokenizer split the sentence into individual words for analysis. In natural language processing, a tokenizer is crucial for preprocessing text.

The word originates from the verb 'split,' which comes from Middle English 'splitten,' meaning to separate, divide or break apart.
In the late 19th century, the term started to be used in various contexts, including in technology and machinery.
In modern usage, 'splitter' can refer to a range of devices, from those used in audio and telecommunications to logistics.

'Splitter' is commonly used in electronics to describe a device that takes a single signal and divides it into multiple signals, like a cable splitter for TVs.
In computer networking, a splitter can separate data streams, enhancing performance and organization.
Graphics processing also uses splitters to render images efficiently, allowing for improved video quality during playback.

In construction, a wood splitter is a tool designed to split logs into smaller pieces for firewood, enhancing efficiency in wood processing.
Brick splitters are essential tools that allow builders to cut bricks accurately, aiding in construction projects.
Pipeline splitters help manage the distribution of resources like oil and gas by separating different lines at junctions.

In video games, splitters often appear as power-ups or tools that allow characters to divide items or enemies, embodying teamwork in gameplay.
Movies sometimes feature gadgets like splitters to symbolize division or conflict, enhancing the plot's tension or thematic depth.
In DIY shows, splitters can become a focal point in creating new spaces or segments in home improvement projects.

Translations of the word "splitter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divisor

🇮🇳 विभाजक

🇩🇪 Teiler

🇮🇩 pembagi

🇺🇦 роздільник

🇵🇱 rozdzielacz

🇯🇵 分割器

🇫🇷 séparateur

🇪🇸 separador

🇹🇷 ayırıcı

🇰🇷 분배기

🇸🇦 مفترق

🇨🇿 rozdělovač

🇸🇰 rozdvojovač

🇨🇳 分离器

🇸🇮 razdelilnik

🇮🇸 skipti

🇰🇿 бөлгіш

🇬🇪 გამყოფი

🇦🇿 bölücü

🇲🇽 separador