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Transceiver: meaning, definitions and examples

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transceiver

 

[ trรฆnหˆsiหvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication device

A transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive communications. It is commonly used in radio communications and networking technologies. By combining the functions of a transmitter and a receiver, transceivers facilitate two-way communication. This makes them vital components in various applications such as mobile phones, radios, and computer networking equipment. Transceivers can operate over different frequencies and can be adapted for specific communication protocols.

Synonyms

communicator, radio, signal device

Examples of usage

  • The transceiver allowed the team to communicate over long distances.
  • She installed a new transceiver in her radio setup.
  • The transceiver is essential for satellite communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "transceiver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transceptor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเคพเค‚เคธเคธเฅ€เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Transceiver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัะธะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใƒณใ‚ทใƒผใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmetteur-rรฉcepteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transceptor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท verici-alฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ก์ˆ˜์‹ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฒ ุงู„ุฅุฑุณุงู„ ูˆุงู„ุงุณุชู‚ุจุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๅ‘ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sending and receiving

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะปะดะฐัƒัˆั‹-ะฑะตั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ transceiver

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transceptor

Etymology

The word 'transceiver' is a portmanteau that combines 'transmitter' and 'receiver,' reflecting the dual capabilities of the device. The term emerged in the mid-20th century as radio technology advanced and the need for efficient communication devices grew. Initially used in military and maritime applications, transceivers became integral in civilian communications as well. The evolution of transceivers has paralleled advancements in digital technology and wireless communication, becoming increasingly compact and versatile. Today, transceivers are fundamental in an array of devices, from simple walkie-talkies to complex network routers, showcasing their versatility and significance in modern communication systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,973, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.