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annunciator

an·nun·ci·a·tor
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-nuhn-see-ey-ter]
    • /əˈnʌn siˌeɪ tər/
    • /əˈnʌnʃɪeɪtə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-nuhn-see-ey-ter]
    • /əˈnʌn siˌeɪ tər/

Definitions of annunciator word

  • noun annunciator a device that gives a visual indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a hotel showing in which room a bell has been rung 3
  • noun annunciator a device giving an audible signal indicating the position of a train 3
  • noun annunciator a person or thing that announces 3
  • noun annunciator an electric indicator, as a light or buzzer, used in hotels, offices, etc. to show the source of calls 3
  • noun annunciator an announcer. 1
  • noun annunciator a signaling apparatus, generally used in conjunction with a buzzer, that displays a visual indication when energized by electric current. 1

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Origin of annunciator

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; annūntiātor; see annunciate, -tor

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Parts of speech for Annunciator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

annunciator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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