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Meaning of "generator" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENERATOR

generator  [ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENERATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Generator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GENERATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Generator

Generator may refer to: ▪ Signal generator, electronic devices that generate repeating or non-repeating electronic signals ▪ Electric generator, a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy ▪ Generator, an element in an abstract circuit providing a source of electricity ▪ Engine-generator, an electric generator with its own engine ▪ Wearable generator, a hypothetical generator that can be worn on the human body ▪ Gas generator a device, often similar to a solid rocket or a liquid rocket that burns to produce large volumes of relatively cool gas. ▪ Motor–generator, a device for converting electrical power to another form...

Definition of generator in the English dictionary

The first definition of generator in the dictionary is any device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction, esp a large one as in a power station. Other definition of generator is a device for producing a voltage electrostatically. Generator is also any device that converts one form of energy into another form.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GENERATOR


accelerator
ækˈsɛləˌreɪtə
aspirator
ˈæspɪˌreɪtə
configurator
kənˈfɪɡəˌreɪtə
corporator
ˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
decorator
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə
enumerator
ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
evaporator
ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtə
incinerator
ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtə
incorporator
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
moderator
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə
numerator
ˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
obturator
ˈɒbtjʊəˌreɪtə
operator
ˈɒpəˌreɪtə
perforator
ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtə
recuperator
rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtə
refrigerator
rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtə
respirator
ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə
saturator
ˈsætʃəˌreɪtə
separator
ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə
transliterator
trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENERATOR

generating station
generating unit
generation
Generation C
generation gap
Generation Jones
Generation O
Generation X
Generation Xer
Generation XL
Generation Y
Generation Z
generational
generationally
generationism
generative
generative grammar
generative semantics
generatrices
generatrix

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENERATOR

administrator
arbitrator
calculator
collaborator
comparator
curator
demonstrator
illustrator
imperator
integrator
liberator
linear accelerator
narrator
orator
particle accelerator
perpetrator
preparator
random number generator
switchboard operator
tour operator
vibrator

Synonyms and antonyms of generator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «generator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENERATOR

Find out the translation of generator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of generator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «generator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

发电机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

generador
570 millions of speakers

English

generator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जनरेटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُوَلِّد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

генератор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gerador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উত্পাদক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

générateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penjana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Generator
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発電機
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발전기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Generator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy phát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெனரேட்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जनरेटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jeneratör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

generatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

generator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

генератор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

generator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γεννήτρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kragopwekker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

generator
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

generator
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of generator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENERATOR»

The term «generator» is very widely used and occupies the 5.283 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GENERATOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «generator» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «generator» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about generator

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8 QUOTES WITH «GENERATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word generator.
1
Ed Begley, Jr.
I ride my bike for transportation a great deal - occasionally I ride it for fun. But I also have a generator bike that's hooked up to my solar battery pack, so if I ride 15 minutes hard on my bike, that's enough energy to toast toast, or power my computer.
2
David Deutsch
It is possible to build a virtual-reality generator whose repertoire includes every possible environment.
3
Phil Gramm
Government is not the generator of economic growth; working people are.
4
Robert Hormats
The United States is still an enormous generator of innovation, from which other nations have long benefitted. But we now also have the opportunity to benefit from innovation taking place around the world.
5
James Howard Kunstler
Americans are suffering so much from being in unrewarding environments that it has made us very cynical. I think that American suburbia has become a powerful generator of anxiety and depression.
6
Rosemary Mahoney
Aversion toward the blind exists for the same reason that most prejudices exist: lack of knowledge. Ignorance is a powerful generator of fear. And fear slides easily into aggression and contempt.
7
Mike Mills
I'm not a craftsman of graphics or art or film. I'm more of an idea generator and manufacturer.
8
Andrew Stanton
Even as a kid I was never the generator of humor, but I always knew who was funny, who to hang out with.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENERATOR»

Discover the use of generator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to generator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Diesel generator handbook
The young technician or trainee engineer who is embarking on a career in the supply industry will find this handbook an invaluable investment.
L. L. J. Mahon, 1992
2
Diesel Generator Auxiliary Systems and Instruments
This book is written for all people working in diesel generators business and specially for design and technical sales engineers who are welling to increase their knowledge in this subject.
Mohammad Abdulqader, 2006
3
Handbook of Large Turbo-Generator Operation and Maintenance
This book offers the complete scope of information regarding operation and maintenance of all types of turbine-driven generators built in the world.
Geoff Klempner, Isidor Kerszenbaum, 2011
4
Creative Cursing: A Mix 'n' Match Profanity Generator
Whether you’re annoyed with your neighbor, agitated with your boss, or tired of your lazy roommate, this unique side-by-side flippable flap novelty book of amusing and socially unacceptable phrases will provide endless possibilities for ...
Sarah Royal, Jillian Panarese, 2009
5
Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual: Generator ...
Generator Set, Diesel Engine Driven, Tactical Skid Mtd 10kw, 1 Phase - 2 Wire, 1 Phase - 3 Wire, 3 Phase - 4 Wire, 120, 120/240, and 120/208 Volts, DoD Model MEP-003A, Class Utility, Hertz 60, NSN 6115-00-465-1030. Section XIV.
‎1992
6
The Idea Generator: Quick and Easy Kaizen
The goal of this book is to guide improvement activities throughout the organization: to use creative ideas from all employees to serve both internal and external customers, to unlock the hidden potential of every single employee, and to ...
Bunji Tozawa, Norman Bodek, 2001
7
The Ant Generator
In the various interactions of mind and matter in Harris's affecting stories, people try to force their experience into simple shapes, against natural and social opposition, with comic or tragic results.
Elizabeth Harris, 1991
8
How To Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems
The terminals are typically labeled F (which goes to generator's field wire), BATT (which goes to the battery's positive terminal), and A (which goes to the armature in the generator). Just like an alternator, a DC generator can be full fielded to ...
Tracy Martin
9
MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing
Provides information on stylistic aspects of research papers, theses, and dissertations, including sections on writing fundamentals, MLA documentation style, and copyright law.
Joseph Gibaldi, 2008
10
A Connectionist Language Generator
Connectionism has been gaining ground as a psychological modelling technique annd shows great promise as a way to build fast, robust systems to perform intelligent tasks.
Nigel Ward, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENERATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term generator is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Club disheartened as thieves break-in, steal generator | Gladstone …
TOUGH BLOW: Police are investigating after a $2000 generator was taken from Gladstone Meteors Remote Control Car Club during a break-in ... «Gladstone Observer, Jul 15»
2
TSB to probe generator-room fire aboard vessel at Fraser Surrey …
She says the cause of the blaze was a small fuel spill in the generator room. Buchanan says no one was hurt, that the fire caused minimal ... «680 News, Jul 15»
3
Dirty coal generator switches to solar - Echonetdaily
The owner of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station, the dirtiest generator in Australia, has announced a major push into renewable energy, ... «Echonetdaily, Jul 15»
4
TSB investigators sent to Fraser Surrey Docks after container ship …
A blaze broke out in the generator room of the Cap Blanche, which is now docked at the terminal. The ship, which is registered in Antigua and ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
5
State Grant Helps Fire Department Buy New Generator
The generator could power the fire station so it can be used for an shelter for area residents or stranded motorists during an emergency. «WWNY TV 7, Jul 15»
6
Nuclear Steam Generator (SG) Market in China 2015-2019 …
A nuclear steam generator converts water to steam in a nuclear power reactor. It is linked between the primary loop and the secondary loop. «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
7
Open Source Height Map generator
Can someone point me to an open source Height-map generator that is easy to use. Also, it will be great if one could point me to a tool that has ... «GameDev.net, Jul 15»
8
Nursing home gets new generator following lightning strike
However, staff were able to "jump" the generator and get it to run long enough for Ameren to restore power. It ran for about two and a half hours. «Canton Daily Ledger, Jul 15»
9
Local generator company signs deal with Home Depot
NEWINGTON — The Newington-based CT Home Generator Systems (CTHGS) just signed a deal with Home Depot, positioning the company ... «Newbritainherald, Jul 15»
10
45-Ton Azura generator harvests energy from Hawaii's waves
The United States has caught the perfect wave and may be surfing its way to a clean energy future. Azura, a prototype wave energy generator ... «Inhabitat, Jul 15»

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