Meaning & Definition of Generator in English
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Generator
/ʤɛnəretər/
noun
1. An apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
synonym:
- generator
2. Engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
synonym:
- generator
3. Someone who originates or causes or initiates something
- "He was the generator of several complaints"
synonym:
- generator,
- source,
- author
4. An electronic device for producing a signal voltage
synonym:
- generator
Examples of using
Many games use dice as a random number generator.
All hospitals are equipped with a spare generator in case of a power outage.
Every hospital has a back-up electric generator in case of blackout.