radio — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
radio is used for these senses in English:
- radio (uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
- radio (countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
- radio (countable) Any audio playing device, such as the on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.
- radio (countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
radio — full definition
- noun The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
- noun A device that receives and plays these broadcasts.
- verb To send a message using two-way radio equipment.
wireless — full definition
- adj Not connected by physical wires or cables.
- noun Radio, or a radio receiver — especially in older British usage.