Switcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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switcher

 

[ หˆswษชtสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

A switcher is a device or person that switches or changes something from one state to another. In technology, it often refers to a switch that directs electrical signals or controls the flow of power. In transportation, it can mean a switching engine or locomotive that moves rail cars around a yard. Switchers play a crucial role in various systems, enhancing functionality and flexibility.

Synonyms

changer, converter, shifter.

Examples of usage

  • The switcher allowed us to change the power source seamlessly.
  • He worked as a switcher for the local train service.
  • Using a switcher can improve the efficiency of data transmission.
  • The video switcher managed multiple camera outputs during the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "switcher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interruptor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schalter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saklar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะธะบะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…cznik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚คใƒƒใƒใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interrupteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interruptor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anahtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์œ„์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epรญnaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepรญnaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅ…ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stikalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rofi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผymษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interruptor

Etymology

The term 'switcher' derives from the word 'switch', which has its origins in the early 15th century Middle English as 'swich' or 'swich', meaning 'to move or shift'. The evolution of the word parallels the development of various mechanical and electrical devices that perform switching functions. By the 19th century, as technology advanced, the term began to be associated specifically with devices that changed electrical circuits. The use of 'switcher' gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of electronics and communication technologies, leading to its application across diverse fields such as telecommunications, broadcasting, and railway operations. Today, the word 'switcher' encompasses a range of meanings across different industries, reflecting its adaptability and essential role in modern technology.