base station

base sta·tion

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys stey-shuh n]
- /beɪs ˈsteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys stey-shuh n]
- /beɪs ˈsteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of base station words

noun base station a fixed transmitter that forms part of an otherwise mobile radio network 3
noun base station a unit functioning as a transmitter and receiver of broadcasting or other signals, as in connection with a CB radio or mobile phone. 1
noun base station (surveying) A GPS receiver at known fixed location, used to derive correction information for nearby portable GPS receivers. 0
noun base station (computing, networking) A radio receiver/transmitter that serves as the hub of the local wireless network, and may also be the gateway between a wired network and the wireless network. 0
noun base station (radio) A wireless communications station installed at a fixed location and used to communicate as part of a two-way radio system or wireless telephone system. 0

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Parts of speech for Base station

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base station popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for base station

noun base station

base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
headquarters — a center of operations, as of the police or a business, from which orders are issued; the chief administrative office of an organization: The operatives were always in touch with headquarters.
seat — something designed to support a person in a sitting position, as a chair, bench, or pew; a place on or in which one sits.

All 3 Synonyms of base station