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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (3)

1. someone who transmits a message;
- Example: "return to sender"
[syn: sender, transmitter]

2. any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease;
- Example: "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"
- Example: "fleas are vectors of the plague"
- Example: "aphids are transmitters of plant diseases"
- Example: "when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects"
[syn: vector, transmitter]

3. set used to broadcast radio or tv signals;
[syn: transmitter, sender]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Transmitter \Trans*mit"ter\, n.
   One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion
   of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a
   message is sent; -- opposed to receiver.
   [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

electronic device \electronic device\ n.
   a device depending on the principles of electronics and using
   the manipulation of electron flow for its operation.
   [PJC]

   Note: Numerous electronic devices are in daily use, among
         them the television, radio, computer, robot,
         transmitter, receiver, VCR, CD player, etc.
         [PJC]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

transmitter
    n 1: someone who transmits a message; "return to sender" [syn:
         sender, transmitter]
    2: any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries
       and transmits a disease; "mosquitos are vectors of malaria
       and yellow fever"; "fleas are vectors of the plague"; "aphids
       are transmitters of plant diseases"; "when medical scientists
       talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects"
       [syn: vector, transmitter]
    3: set used to broadcast radio or tv signals [syn:
       transmitter, sender]