noun
transceiver
tran-SEE-vuh
Transceiver (noun) means a device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver. Example: “The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower.”
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A device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver.
"The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower."
"Each walkie-talkie contains a small transceiver."
How to use transceiver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gadget that both sends and picks up signals, like a two-way radio.
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Word forms
- Plural
- transceivers
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Etymology
A blend of "transmitter" and "receiver."
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What does “transceiver” mean?
The word “transceiver” means a device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver. In plain terms, a gadget that both sends and picks up signals, like a two-way radio.
How do you pronounce “transceiver”?
“Transceiver” is pronounced tran-SEE-vuh (/tɹænˈsi.vɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “transceiver” in a sentence?
Here is “transceiver” used in a sentence: “The pilot used the radio transceiver to contact the tower.”
What part of speech is “transceiver”?
“Transceiver” is a noun.
