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Definition of generator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
causeperson or thing that causes something
- She was the generator of many innovative ideas.
2.
electricityTECH. machine converting mechanical energy to electrical energyTECH.
- The generator powered the entire building during the outage.
3.
signalTECH. device producing signal voltageTECH.
- The generator created a stable signal for the experiment.
4.
technologyTECH. code producing multiple outputs from parametersTECH.
- The generator efficiently created test data for the program.
5.
musicTECH. interval used to create scales in musicTECH.
- The generator was crucial in forming the musical scale.
Images of generator
machine converting mechanical energy to electrical energy 
device producing signal voltage
Expressions with generator
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machine that supplies backup electric power when the main power source fails
The hospital's emergency generator started automatically during the storm blackout.
machine producing electricity using a diesel engine
The hospital uses a diesel generator during power outages.
machine creating artificial smoke for shows stages or filming
The director asked for the smoke generator to be turned up for the scene.
machine that turns movement energy into electrical power
The campsite relied on an electric generator during the power outage.
device or algorithm producing unpredictable numbers
The computer uses a random number generator for encryption.
software tool that creates formatted reports from stored or live data
The new accounting system includes a flexible report generator for managers.
machine where a turbine turns a generator to produce electrical power
The plant installed a new turbine generator to increase electricity output.
electrical generator powered by gasoline
We used a gas generator during the power outage.
software that creates characters for video games or animations
The animator used a character generator for the new game.
device producing high voltage by static electricity
The lab uses an electrostatic generator for experiments.
tool for automating code creation
Using a program generator can save developers a lot of time.
device that produces electrical pulses
The pulse generator in the circuit maintained a steady rhythm of signals.
equipment generating steam for industrial processes
The factory installed a new steam generator for efficiency.
device converting wind energy to electricity
The wind generator powers the remote cabin.
electronic test device that produces adjustable repeating wave signals for experiments
The engineer used a function generator to test the amplifier circuit.
electronic circuit that creates regular timing pulses to coordinate digital devices
The microprocessor depends on a stable clock generator to run at the correct speed.
program or tool that automatically creates computer instructions from given input
The team used a code generator to produce the database access layer.
tool simulating economic conditions for financial planning
Banks rely on economic scenario generators for strategic planning.
machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
The engine generator powered the entire campsite during the outage..
electronic device that produces signals at one or more chosen rates
The engineer connected the frequency generator to test the amplifier's response.
program that produces activation codes for computer programs
He downloaded a key generator to unlock the trial version illegally.
primary machine in a system that produces most electric power
The main generator failed, causing a total loss of electricity.
generator driven by an electric motor
The motor generator adjusts the voltage for the equipment.
generator of electronic noise for testing equipment
The engineer used a noise generator to test the circuit.
Origin of generator
Latin, generare (to produce)
Terms with generator included in their meaning
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employment generator
person or entity that creates employment opportunities
profit generator
person or thing that generates profit
electricity
rotating part of an electric motor or generator
electrical generator
device generating electric current using magnetism
electricity
current in a generator or transformer
acr: Report Program Generator
software that creates reports from data automatically
aviation
generator in aircraft for electric power when engines are off
electrical
device providing current to generator rotor winding
origin
generator or originator of something
abr: Generator set
machine that combines engine and generator for electricity
technology
machine with an engine and generator making electricity
abr: key generator
software that creates codes to unlock programs
mechanical generator
machine that generates mechanical power
abr: pseudorandom number generator
algorithm that creates random numbers for computers
acr: random number generator
tool to create random numbers for games
technology
coiled wire placed on a rotating part of a motor or generator
utilities
operate using the public utility supply, not a battery, tank, or generator
motor or generator
having field and armature circuits in series
acr: static site generator
tool that makes websites without a server
engineering
stationary part of a motor or generator
power synchronization
system with synchronized generator and motor
power systems
related to an electric generator driven by a turbine
electricity
electrostatic generator with two contra-rotating discs
wind generator
device using wind to generate electricity
Examples of generator in a sentence
His actions were the generator of widespread change. The generator failed during the storm. We need a backup generator for emergencies. The generator malfunctioned, disrupting the entire signal system. Engineers tested the generator to ensure consistent signal output. A new generator was developed for random number sequences.
The generator can produce various design templates. The composer used a generator to explore new harmonies. A unique generator was applied to develop the scale's structure.
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- French:générateur, alternateur, ...
- German:Generator, Tonleitergenerator, ...
- Italian:motore, generatore di segnale, ...
- Spanish:generadora, generador, ...
- Portuguese:gerador, gerador elétrico, ...
- Chinese:生成者, 发电机, ...
- Japanese:発生源, 発電機, ...
- Arabic:مُسَبِّب, مُوَلِّد كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְחוֹלֵל, גֶּנֶרָטוֹר, ...
- Russian:генератор, электрогенератор, ...
- Ukrainian:генератор, інтервальний генератор, ...
- Hindi:कारक, जनरेटर, ...
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